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  1. 06-23-2013, 04:08 PM #1
    Stretch32
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    Vredestein / Deep-6 Combo Question

    For those running Vredestein Sprint Classic tires (specifically the 185/70-15 size) or any tire really with real Deep-6's are you using tubes or running them without? I had planned to buy a set of Vredesteins and run then without tubes for normal street driving but I'm not sure if this will work. Can I run a Deep-6 without tubes safely? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,

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  2. 06-23-2013, 04:27 PM #2
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    I had the same situation, but with a different brand of tire. I decided to play it safe. The valve stem fitment worried me more than the tube. And I HATE tubes.
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  3. 06-23-2013, 05:55 PM #3
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    Here is some info. Valve stems for deep six wheels
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    Vredesteins + Deep-Sixes

    Quote Originally Posted by Stretch32 View Post
    . . . For those running Vredestein Sprint Classic tires (specifically the 185/70-15 size) . . . Can I run a Deep-6 without tubes safely? . . .
    I run exactly this combo, w/o tubes --- for the last 2-and-a-half years . . .

    . . . no problems
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  5. 06-24-2013, 02:08 PM #5
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    Sweeeeeet car!!
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  6. 06-25-2013, 07:34 AM #6
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    Thank you, John . . .

    Not as phat + sexy as modern tires, maybe --- but for street-duty, Vreds work fine, match Porsche's original specified size, are cheap + available . . . and I like the way their profile works w/ the shape of the car . . . slim, slinky
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  7. 06-25-2013, 08:07 AM #7
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    My recently purchased '70 911S came with these and I was prepared to be underwhelmed - being an admitted tires snob and all. I was wrong. They look great and I really like the way they feel on the car. And to your question - no tubes and no problems.
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  8. 06-25-2013, 05:08 PM #8
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    Guys,

    Thanks for all the input. I went with the Vredesteins without tubes and should have it all sorted and installed by the weekend. Ill post a few pics once the project is complete. Thanks again,

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  9. 06-25-2013, 05:18 PM #9
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    I've used them for years on a variety of vintage Porsche's and Mercede's with great results, no tubes and 1000's of miles without any issues. My favorite aesthetically appropriate tire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stretch32 View Post
    . . . went with the Vredesteins without tubes and . . . Ill post a few pics . . .
    Yes-yes --- please do . . .

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