Do I need rim screws or tubes?

[IMSHAKN]

Currently I've got a set of 15 8.5" welds with a set of 26x10" MT ET Drags mounted up. Anyone have any opinions on whether I should run screws, tubes, or both? Right now I'm running NA so I'm curious if either are needed. Some say I need them others say they've done it for years the way I've got it set up. Opinions please.

[AZSonicSnake]

i ran on a set of et drags with neither screws or tubes. granted i feel far safer with both of them, but then again, i am wackin em from 6k+. i seriously think you will be fine on them. just don't get too low with the pressure. keep it about 14psi.

[IMSHAKN]

That was the plan, figured that keeping them around 13-15psi would keep them a bit more stable on the top end since the rim is a tad bit more narrow than M/T recommends and that I'd lower the chances of breaking the bead. I'll put a mark on the tire and rim and see just how much the tires are moving around.

Anyone else have opinions on this?

[TorchedMach1]

I ran my ET Drags for a while without tubes or screws. You should be okay on the motor, but definitely need to get it done before you have a power adder. After seeing a video of my car launching on the bottle, and seeing how wrinkled the tires get, I won't run my ET Drags without screws and tubes again. But I was cutting a 1.4x 60'.

[AZSonicSnake]

yeah, if mine do this, i would love to see a shot like this of jay's tires on a launch...

[IMSHAKN]

Well I suppose after the 26th we'll see if I need them launching at 6k...god I'd hate to break a bead and have a tire go...hmm. I should be good though I hope.