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Apr 30, 2003 | 09:12 PM

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valve stem and slick

is threaded valve stem required for slicks to pass tech????i didnt know of this and instead installed a regular valve stem on the rim.

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Apr 30, 2003 | 10:37 PM

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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'

Car: 87 IROC L98

Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC

Transmission: Powerglide

Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86

Metal screw-in valve stems are manditory in tubeless tires front and rear on all vehicles running 11.99 and quicker.

If your car runs 12.00 and slower then a regular rubber valve stem is fine.

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May 1, 2003 | 06:52 PM

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thanks for the info stephen.this is my first time with slicks.i have no idea what my et will be ,so when i go to the track ill see whether or not i need the metal screw in.

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