February 9, 201016 yr What is the best way to fit the newer rimtapes with the moulded in valvestem? I've just taken the tyre off 1 of my rear wheels thinking the bead had stretched causing a leak, turns out the rimtape had come out of the groove-both sides at the stem & for about 1/4 of the way around down 1 side. It had been fitted for a while with no problems up til now I'm starting to think my other wheel may have the same problem as it lost 7psi overnight Any suggestions?
February 9, 201016 yr Hi This is my remedy for sealing tubeless tyres. Clean internal of rim carefully with special attention to sealing area. I then apply "No Tubes" thin spoke tape and slightly overlap the well. Then force tape into well with a sharp tool - screw driver And apply " No Tubes" sealant to the edge of tape Apply "No Tubes " sealant around underside of valve Use silicon spray on rubber seal and set seal in place using screwdriver Blow tyre onto rim Add more sealant through valve Replace valve and inflate to required pressure. Note "No Tubes" is a mountain bike product.
February 9, 201016 yr They do seam to stretch over time and once they have stretched it is nearly impossible to get them to seat properly on the rim, I've tried on a few occasions ended up faffing about for hours trying to get the tape down properly then thought sod it and put a new one on they seam to go on and seat straight away. I used to use grease to help me get them on but I think some types of greases react with the rubber in a bad way so I've started using tyre soap now.
February 10, 201016 yr They do seam to stretch over time and once they have stretched it is nearly impossible to get them to seat properly on the rim, I've tried on a few occasions ended up faffing about for hours trying to get the tape down properly then thought sod it and put a new one on they seam to go on and seat straight away.I used to use grease to help me get them on but I think some types of greases react with the rubber in a bad way so I've started using tyre soap now. Wot he said! If you got one that is cocked up and coming out by itself, trash it! Not worth the grief!
February 10, 201016 yr HiThis is my remedy for sealing tubeless tyres. Clean internal of rim carefully with special attention to sealing area. I then apply "No Tubes" thin spoke tape and slightly overlap the well. Then force tape into well with a sharp tool - screw driver And apply " No Tubes" sealant to the edge of tape Apply "No Tubes " sealant around underside of valve Use silicon spray on rubber seal and set seal in place using screwdriver Blow tyre onto rim Add more sealant through valve Replace valve and inflate to required pressure. Note "No Tubes" is a mountain bike product. Hope it all cleans up well when you need a tire! Not for me.
February 10, 201016 yr Author It's lucky to be 6 months old & fitted with tyre soap so I'm puzzled as to the cause
February 10, 201016 yr It's lucky to be 6 months old & fitted with tyre soap so I'm puzzled as to the cause I'm just wondering if low tire pressure causes a shift.
February 11, 201016 yr I'm just wondering if low tire pressure causes a shift. It should not! Maybe just re-fit it if it seems ok. Lube -er up good an run over the edges with the finger to be sure they are fully in the groove!
February 11, 201016 yr Author Looks like it's for the bin then, had come out at the thick section around the valve on both sides. How do you make sure it fits into groove properly? Didn't want to try the "no tubes" stuff as it's almost as dear as a new back tyre at around $135 over here with no guarantee that it'll do anything but make a mess when changing tyres Edited February 11, 201016 yr by tony27
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