I'm refurbishing an '01 Savage and I'd like to put the new tires on myself.  I'm replacing the existing (I'm assuming they are the old stock tires) with Shinko 712's.

Here's my question.  Since these are spoke rims, do I need to use tubes even though the Shinko's are "tubeless"?  I'm assuming this is true but wanted to confirm with the experts.

As always, thanks for the help!

Thanks Tocsik.  I didn't think about the rim strips.  They're 20 years old so probably time to replace!

Update:  So another post on here said something to the effect of, "your first tire change will be a struggle".

You're dang right it was a struggle  .  After about an hour, I figure out where my technique was lacking and made an adjustment.

I got'r done--new protector strap, tube and tire.  The next battle will be the rear tire.  But, I've honed my technique a bit and so I feel more confident about it.

"If you're grunting and sweating, you're doing it wrong."  That is the absolute truth.  It's a physical job, no doubt.  But when I finally figured out what I was doing wrong, it went much easier.  

"Less strength, more technique" as my jui jitsu coach would say  

Anyhow, thanks again for the help.

Changing a tire.  A fate worse than death.  My compliments on successfully completing your front tire change out.  Good luck with the rear tire.  You can do it.

How did you protect the edges of the rim doing the front wheel?  Are you using tire irons/spoons?