41 chevy wheels ?

[Rev Tex Devlle]

I want to run my 41 chevy truck wheels on the front , i have 2 , 16in, tubeless tires , i would like to run the front wheels tubeless, How can i do this!, the front of my truk has one ton 1/2 front fenders , so theres a larger opening for the wheel, to accomadate the larger wheels on the old one ton1/2. I believe the 16in tires off a late model daully will fit on the 16in wheels of the 41 will fill the hole nicely!, i was just wondering if any one had taken older model wheels and converted them to tubeless!, the older wheels seem to be riveted on, i thought about welding them on the inside and at the riviots, just enuff to seal around them , grind them a little, but the big innertube valve stem hole on them, not sure what to do there, maybe a valve stem from a large equipment of some kind?, any suggestions?

 

[Rev Tex Devlle]

dang no one ever did this, or do i need to let some of you ole farts think a little longer, cause of the sumtimers!!!! LOL jk guys

 

[rainman]

I'll take a shot at it, I have not done this conversion on a car before, but have on a motorcycle wheel. They use a soft rubber-like material and seal it on the inside. I don't see why this wouldn't work on a car rim. Contact a motocycle repair shop they should be able to help you find what to use. Hope this helps.

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

Why not just run tubes? You can put a radial tube inside a modern tire and it will be fine. It is done all the time. No need to re-invent the wheel...

 

[rainman]

I agree wiht the Devil tho I run tubes in my oval track slicks on the back of my truck. They have a tendency to lose air.

 

[Rev Tex Devlle]

Why not just run tubes? You can put a radial tube inside a modern tire and it will be fine. It is done all the time. No need to re-invent the wheel...

I agree wiht the Devil tho I run tubes in my oval track slicks on the back of my truck. They have a tendency to lose air.

basically just for road side service, . could use a plug, if ya got a flat, ran over a nail, tubes can be a a hassel it those times! Blue

rain man , my freind did the same thing his tires always going flat on him, i told him to put tubes in his,, i dont understand why they always go flat onhis ride , no visible leaks but they do, someone once told me, that to side walls are so thin that air seeps thru, dont know if thats true,

 

[Shea Laking]

Air molecules are smaller that the pores of the rubber tires are made from. Over time, this will allow "some" air to seep out through the casing, thus the need to periodically "top up" your tire pressure.

Air also expands and contracts with temperature changes, hence the little note on the sidewall saying "check pressures cold."

Nitrogen addresses both of these issues, the molecules are bigger, less prone to leak through normal use. Also more resistant to expansion/contraction due to temperature variance. That's whay all the new car dealers now charge an arm and a leg to "put air in your tires"-Tain't really air!

Sorry, I guess this monologue didn't really answer your tube/tubeless conversion question....Unfortunately I don't have a good answer to help you with your easy puncture repair concern. Tall tires sure would look good under those big-truck cut out fenders, though!

Regards,
Shea

 

[Gastrick]

I've done it. you can sandblast the rivet area and seal around them good with silicone and use a tubeless valve stem. I've even run thousands and thousands of miles on tube type tires without tubes in them. I did it for the same reason that you stated. Easy roadside fix in case of flat because I tend to travel far from home. I don't know how good of an idea it is bit it has worked for me for years. Proceed at your own risk.