tubeless valve stem in deep 6 question

[john walker]

what type of tubeless valve stem will fit deep 6s? the hole is longer on one side and regular stems can't get a grip. i suppose a tube would work, but there must be some way to go tubeless.

[andyjboy]

I use TR415 valves in my deep sixes:

[john walker]

thanks, off to the tire store.

[Jappy]

My guys used "Bobcat" valves, which seem to work!

[gulf908]

Chaps,

Maybe I am being over cautious but is it wise to run deep sixes without tubes even though I don't stress my Dunlops too much ?


Cheers,
Dennis.

[Scott Clarke]

Dennis-
It would be unwise to run your Dunlops WITH tubes. Modern tires are not intended to be used with tubes, so the tubes interfere with the tire's ability to disipate heat. Deep sizes lack the safety bead that is intended to keep tires on the wheels in the event of a rapid deflation. This really doesn't have anthing to do with tubes, but there is often the assumption that it does.
-Scott