I recently bought a used pair of 16" Welds in M/T ETs 26x8.5-16s. WEIRD size I know, I mostly picked up the pair for the wheels alone. I really want to leave the rear calipers untouched versus going 15", and dont want to pay big bucks for 17x10.5 wheel/DR package. Long term plan is 255/50/16 (26x10.50?) DRs but for now id like to run with the slicks a few times for s&g's...
So I am totally new to slicks and have a few questions before running them.
1. How do I tell how much rubber is left (again theyre used)? There are about a dozen 1/8 holes into the rubber, is this some sort of depth measuring, reverse wear-bar set up?
2. I cant see a "Tubeless" on the sidewall, and the previous owner said they dont have tubes installed, BUT M/Ts website says these tires need tubes. Whats the truth in all this?
3. What's the cheap home method of telling how wide the rims are? Its not written or stamped anywhere that I can see.
4. I need lugs for the Welds. Thread size is 1/2x20? Any preference there?
5. Ill take any other advice you have! I really prefer doing things right the first time around.
So I am totally new to slicks and have a few questions before running them.
1. How do I tell how much rubber is left (again theyre used)? There are about a dozen 1/8 holes into the rubber, is this some sort of depth measuring, reverse wear-bar set up?
2. I cant see a "Tubeless" on the sidewall, and the previous owner said they dont have tubes installed, BUT M/Ts website says these tires need tubes. Whats the truth in all this?
3. What's the cheap home method of telling how wide the rims are? Its not written or stamped anywhere that I can see.
4. I need lugs for the Welds. Thread size is 1/2x20? Any preference there?
5. Ill take any other advice you have! I really prefer doing things right the first time around.