Tube-Type Tyres Converted to Tubeless - Is it safe?

bhp · 10th September 2005, 17:03

i am runnning stock tyres in my indigo marina . they are bridgestone s322 tubetype tyres . but i got 14'' alloys last week and i the tyre dealer told me that i can convert the same tubetype tyres to tubeless by just adding valve to it . so i got it done for just 150/- rs for 4 tyres . all i wanted to know that is this conversion safe enough and wat shall be the correct tyre pressure now . thanks in advance

GTO - Touring · 10th September 2005, 18:05

BHP.

Simply put : Stop your car. Park it safely. Go put some tubes back on.

Else be prepared for a crash.

GTO

sridhar24 · 10th September 2005, 19:16

I think for safety you better put the tubes back or switch to new set of tubeless tyres. As far as i know its not advisible to use the tube type as tubeless tyres.

Buffetfan · 10th September 2005, 19:28

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Originally Posted by bhp

i am runnning stock tyres in my indigo marina . they are bridgestone s322 tubetype tyres . but i got 14'' alloys last week and i the tyre dealer told me that i can convert the same tubetype tyres to tubeless by just adding valve to it . so i got it done for just 150/- rs for 4 tyres . all i wanted to know that is this conversion safe enough and wat shall be the correct tyre pressure now . thanks in advance

to the best of my knowledge, all tyres are built tubeless today (this was also shared by tyre expert sujan chaudhuri in ACI once. My advise would be go ahead and enjoy ...I see no reason to panic....!!!

MKRAFT · 10th September 2005, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Buffetfan

to the best of my knowledge, all tyres are built tubeless today (this was also shared by tyre expert sujan chaudhuri in ACI once. My advise would be go ahead and enjoy ...I see no reason to panic....!!!

dude ....what the heck are u talking about.

tubeless are different from tubetype......

i have seen people do that .....but stay away from such things.

xtreme power · 10th September 2005, 20:02

dude...chill.....its ok
u know what many a times the new model tyres are actually tubeless but since u dont rum them on alloys they are fitted with a tube just for safety.......
since uve gotten alloys put on maybe thats why ur running them without tubes...
and yes tubeless tyres anyways need those valves that u have put on
but to be safe just post the size and model of ur tyres and we will let u know how safe u are...
allan

MKRAFT · 10th September 2005, 20:06

also....tires will have written TUBELESS/TUBETYPE written on them on the side wall.so do see that/

bhp · 12th September 2005, 15:22

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Originally Posted by xtreme power

dude...chill.....its ok
u know what many a times the new model tyres are actually tubeless but since u dont rum them on alloys they are fitted with a tube just for safety.......
since uve gotten alloys put on maybe thats why ur running them without tubes...
and yes tubeless tyres anyways need those valves that u have put on
but to be safe just post the size and model of ur tyres and we will let u know how safe u are...
allan

yes i have just those valves and made them tubeless .
i am running on 175/65/r14. s322 bridestone.

@mkraft . they say tubetype tyres as they are stock .

GTO - Touring · 12th September 2005, 15:43

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@mkraft . they say tubetype tyres as they are stock .

That, in itself, should present the obvious.

GTO

amitoj · 12th September 2005, 16:04

Excuse me for being a bit amused! We have people putting tubes in tubeless tyres and people taking tubes out of tubetype tyres! What is it in us that tells us to go against the written word??
Anyways BHP, true tubeless tyres are dangerous only when the sidewall gets reptured. Your "tubeless" tyre has the additional vulnerability of a valve that has been "added" onto the tyre. So....

Amitoj

sandeepmdas · 12th September 2005, 16:16

Yes, You can see embossed prominently on the sidewall "Tubed Variety" in GoodYear tyres.

@bhp, your tubeless tyres are tyres without tubes. It is only a matter of time before they turn into airless tyres....!

@Buffetfan, I am not flaming you, but what the expert had in his mind could have been "all tyres are made without tubes" literally.

k_ajay · 12th September 2005, 23:15

I got Goodyear Ducaro 185/60 tubeless tyres and i got them fitted on aura alloys without tubes... 'Am I doing the wrong thing here? I got it from a well trusted source, so I doubt being cheated... Please opine...

Btw, this is a fitment on a Tata Indica...

Tx.... Ajay K

mclaren1885 · 13th September 2005, 00:17

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Originally Posted by k_ajay

I got Goodyear Ducaro 185/60 tubeless tyres and i got them fitted on aura alloys without tubes... 'Am I doing the wrong thing here? I got it from a well trusted source, so I doubt being cheated... Please opine...

Btw, this is a fitment on a Tata Indica...

Tx.... Ajay K

you have done the right thing dont worry..why would u be wanting to put tubes on a tubeless tyre..just let them be as they are now and enjoy ur drives..

Buffetfan · 13th September 2005, 02:10

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Originally Posted by amitoj

Excuse me for being a bit amused! We have people putting tubes in tubeless tyres and people taking tubes out of tubetype tyres! What is it in us that tells us to go against the written word??
Anyways BHP, true tubeless tyres are dangerous only when the sidewall gets reptured. Your "tubeless" tyre has the additional vulnerability of a valve that has been "added" onto the tyre. So....

Amitoj

What additional "valve" you are talking abt...every tubeless tyre needs to add that valve.
No reason to panic..I repeat. I simply do not understand what is the problem so long as they hold air (and hold air they will..since manufacturing tolerance of the so called "tubed" variety is very similar to tube type tyres) nowadays

Buffetfan · 13th September 2005, 02:15

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Originally Posted by MKRAFT

dude ....what the heck are u talking about.

tubeless are different from tubetype......

i have seen people do that .....but stay away from such things.

I meant that even the tube type have design very similar to tubeless and can hold air very well

10th September 2005, 17:03	#1
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	Tube-Type Tyres Converted to Tubeless - Is it safe? i am runnning stock tyres in my indigo marina . they are bridgestone s322 tubetype tyres . but i got 14'' alloys last week and i the tyre dealer told me that i can convert the same tubetype tyres to tubeless by just adding valve to it . so i got it done for just 150/- rs for 4 tyres . all i wanted to know that is this conversion safe enough and wat shall be the correct tyre pressure now . thanks in advance
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10th September 2005, 18:05	#2
GTO - Touring BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 710 Thanked: 54 Times	BHP. Simply put : Stop your car. Park it safely. Go put some tubes back on. Else be prepared for a crash. GTO
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10th September 2005, 19:16	#3
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	I think for safety you better put the tubes back or switch to new set of tubeless tyres. As far as i know its not advisible to use the tube type as tubeless tyres.
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10th September 2005, 20:02	#6
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	dude...chill.....its ok u know what many a times the new model tyres are actually tubeless but since u dont rum them on alloys they are fitted with a tube just for safety....... since uve gotten alloys put on maybe thats why ur running them without tubes... and yes tubeless tyres anyways need those valves that u have put on but to be safe just post the size and model of ur tyres and we will let u know how safe u are... allan
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10th September 2005, 20:06	#7
MKRAFT BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mumbai.. Posts: 45 Thanked: 0 Times	also....tires will have written TUBELESS/TUBETYPE written on them on the side wall.so do see that/
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12th September 2005, 16:04	#10
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,062 Times View My Garage	Excuse me for being a bit amused! We have people putting tubes in tubeless tyres and people taking tubes out of tubetype tyres! What is it in us that tells us to go against the written word?? Anyways BHP, true tubeless tyres are dangerous only when the sidewall gets reptured. Your "tubeless" tyre has the additional vulnerability of a valve that has been "added" onto the tyre. So.... Amitoj
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12th September 2005, 16:16	#11
sandeepmdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Varkala Posts: 1,536 Thanked: 2,489 Times	Yes, You can see embossed prominently on the sidewall "Tubed Variety" in GoodYear tyres. @bhp, your tubeless tyres are tyres without tubes. It is only a matter of time before they turn into airless tyres....! @Buffetfan, I am not flaming you, but what the expert had in his mind could have been "all tyres are made without tubes" literally. Last edited by sandeepmdas : 12th September 2005 at 16:18.
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12th September 2005, 23:15	#12
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 1,138 Times View My Garage	I got Goodyear Ducaro 185/60 tubeless tyres and i got them fitted on aura alloys without tubes... 'Am I doing the wrong thing here? I got it from a well trusted source, so I doubt being cheated... Please opine... Btw, this is a fitment on a Tata Indica... Tx.... Ajay K Last edited by k_ajay : 12th September 2005 at 23:16.
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