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Old 03-31-2017, 09:36 AM
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Default 17" Bias-ply front runner inner tubes?

Struggling to find tubes for 4.50x26x17 front runners. I see plenty for motorcycles and read about others who run them "tubeless". What is the best practice for this setup? Could someone point me in the right direction for inner tubes, maybe?
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Anybody?
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I don't know of anyone running tubes in front runners! To me that would be very unsafe.
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Thanks for the reply. Fact is, I was about to install them w/o tubes, but got concerned. The tires are clearly stamped "tube type"

So you're saying tubes are not safe... Is going against a manufacturer's recommendation safer? Not trying to be arrogant. It just seems I'm "stuck on stupid" at the moment. Kind of all dressed up with no where to go!! Lol.









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I won't use them if it was my car. Maybe they are safe! Do what you feel is right!
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Some one told me if they pop worse then tire with a hole...
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Originally Posted by meinersk
Some one told me if they pop worse then tire with a hole...
i called M&H directly. Long story short.. "Run them tubeless". Thanks guys, for the direction.
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👍 Glade you did your research!
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Sorry for the late reply, but yes.....run them tubeless. Never had an issue with mine.

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my M&H have not lost 1 psi of air tubeless in 2 summers
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