Will this wheel take a tubeless tire?

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Localish sale of 5) 16" wheels seller knows very little. Can anyone tell me if this wheel will run a tubeless tire? He says they are 2A or 3A wheels. 

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Mark W. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Nov. 2014 Location: Silverton, OR Status: Offline Points: 7986	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark W. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Will this wheel take a tubeless tire? Posted: 21 Dec. 2015 at 12:24pm
	Localish sale of 5) 16" wheels seller knows very little. Can anyone tell me if this wheel will run a tubeless tire? He says they are 2A or 3A wheels.
	Chug A Lug 1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962

TERRY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 22 May 2007 Location: BOULDER COLORADO Status: Offline Points: 3401	Post Options Post Reply Quote TERRY Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Dec. 2015 at 3:20pm
	It is not a deep drop rim, and probably not airtight. If you use a tubeless tire, put a tube in it. Just an opinion.
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Mike S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 20 May 2006 Location: West Coast Status: Offline Points: 2318	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike S Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec. 2015 at 8:32pm
	Mark - are these wheels 4.5" X 16"? If so, they will not be reliable with tubeless tires. Might work, might not. I have a set of 6" X 16" Jeep wheel from a wagoneer/truck that I think will work with tubeless tires. If they don't, I will just add tubes. M
	'47 CJ2A -- #114542 Warn FF D41 rear Lock-Right locker 11" drum brakes Dual master cylinder T90C Transmission 16 X 6 Jeep truck wheels Cooper STT Pro tires

Joe Friday Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 26 Dec. 2010 Location: Jeep Central Status: Offline Points: 3655	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joe Friday Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec. 2015 at 8:54pm
	Those wheels have no safety hump, so a tube is recommended.

jeeper50 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 01 Mar. 2008 Location: Spanish Fort AL Status: Offline Points: 2579	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeeper50 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec. 2015 at 10:17pm
	I bought radial tubes for the 225/75R-16 used tires I bought.
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Mark W. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Nov. 2014 Location: Silverton, OR Status: Offline Points: 7986	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark W. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec. 2015 at 12:01am
	I'm strongly trying to avoid tubes as they have a negative effect on mileage (adding rotating weight to the tire) and Cost to the project. Now some of you are going to comment that a Willys Jeep isn't something to worry about mileage with. Well for most of you I can see that. I plan on driving mine to work most of the summer as well as doing some long trips and such in the winter when I have time off. So every aspect of its performance is a concern. That said Unless a set of Gladiator wheels appears on the horizon in the next 6 months I think I will end up going with the 15" wheels I was originally planning as well as P235/75-15R tires as the cost and choice in that size is hard to beat. I'm sure the 30% OD will make up for the loss of an inch in tire size compared to what I could have gotten in a 16" wheel. Thank you guys for your help on this. Edited by Mark W. - 23 Dec. 2015 at 4:32am
	Chug A Lug 1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962

Joe Friday Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 26 Dec. 2010 Location: Jeep Central Status: Offline Points: 3655	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joe Friday Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec. 2015 at 2:28am
	Todays tubes are half the weight of the old ones, and not very expensive. You won't see the difference in Mileage. The tube is inside the ply line. I've run a few 67" SAE rolling resistance lab tests...

athawk11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 Jan. 2012 Location: Arvada,Colorado Status: Offline Points: 4151	Post Options Post Reply Quote athawk11 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec. 2015 at 3:37am
	I'm surprised at your reluctance to add a few pounds worth of tire tubes to your Willys. Looking back at your project, adding weight does not appear to be your primary concern. My thoughts on wheels and tires...Run what you like, but add tubes to vintages wheels that don't have the bead lock/ridge. Many M38 wheels have the vintage look, and have the added safety of the bead ridge.
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Carlsjeep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 15 Jan. 2011 Location: Taylorsville Ky Status: Offline Points: 2642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Carlsjeep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Dec. 2015 at 1:54pm
	The rims for the CJ2 and CJ3 are not air tight. There is a safety rim that has the lock ridge but they too are for tubes. Thinking no tubes will increase gas mileage is chasing a ghost. If you want to use tubeless tires you can use late 50-s Ford 15" rims that have the same bolt pattern as the CJ rims. Radial tires will have better rolling resistance but your still chasing a gas mileage ghost. I seriously doubt you will get better than 18 mpg no mater what you do.
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