Inner tube nut

Philip Saran · 11-10-2007, 11:59 PM

I have inner tubes in my 30/9/15 Goodyear slicks and they have threads, but no nuts.

Anybody know the correct size nut to use?

Thanks in advance.

Oldtimer · 11-11-2007, 01:47 AM

Well, we dont use tubes anymore but if I did I would not use a nut on the stem. Make sure the stem is stright up when you air up the tire, than you can watch if should move, if you nut it you will rip the stem off. Just my thought on the subject.

Mitch Perkins · 11-11-2007, 02:04 AM

I think they are 3/8-24 . But don't hold me too that #

FED 387 · 11-11-2007, 01:20 PM

I believe the correct nut thread size is either a 12 or 16 MM fine thread-Depends on the valve stem size---By the way these valves are known as PRESTA valves the other type is a SCHRADER which is the type most generally used in TUBELESS automotive applications------Right tho on the wheel spinning on the tire can cause mucho problems---Comp 387

Dave Goob Cook · 11-11-2007, 02:27 PM

Apply Palmolive dish soap to the sidewalls inside, and ditch the tubes.

Philip Saran · 11-11-2007, 09:25 PM

Guys, thank you for the input. At this point the tubes will stay, later in 2008 I'll be switching
to MT radials and will leave the tubes out at that point.

11-10-2007, 11:59 PM	#1
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 719 Likes: 158 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Inner tube nut I have inner tubes in my 30/9/15 Goodyear slicks and they have threads, but no nuts. Anybody know the correct size nut to use? Thanks in advance. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

11-11-2007, 01:47 AM	#2
Oldtimer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 87 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Inner tube nut Well, we dont use tubes anymore but if I did I would not use a nut on the stem. Make sure the stem is stright up when you air up the tire, than you can watch if should move, if you nut it you will rip the stem off. Just my thought on the subject. __________________ Bob Pagano L88BOB@aol.com www.dyainc.org 4033 AA/SA

11-11-2007, 02:04 AM	#3
Mitch Perkins Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wetumpka Alabama Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Inner tube nut I think they are 3/8-24 . But don't hold me too that # __________________ Mitch Perkins Perk-Bilt Race Cars DragCoverage.com Staff Photographer

11-11-2007, 01:20 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 324 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Inner tube nut I believe the correct nut thread size is either a 12 or 16 MM fine thread-Depends on the valve stem size---By the way these valves are known as PRESTA valves the other type is a SCHRADER which is the type most generally used in TUBELESS automotive applications------Right tho on the wheel spinning on the tire can cause mucho problems---Comp 387

11-11-2007, 02:27 PM	#5
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Inner tube nut Apply Palmolive dish soap to the sidewalls inside, and ditch the tubes.

11-11-2007, 09:25 PM	#6
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 719 Likes: 158 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Inner tube nut Guys, thank you for the input. At this point the tubes will stay, later in 2008 I'll be switching to MT radials and will leave the tubes out at that point. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado