June 14, 201412 yr Hey guys I'm not starting another debate about which is better (cos I wouldn't know), I'm actually trying to figure out which tires I have- Tubeless or Tube? Yes I could take everything off and see but was hoping I could know without wrenching. Reads Michelin Competition on the sidewall. Any help appreciated. As always you guys have been great in helping me out. Thank you.
June 14, 201412 yr The Michelin was tubeless, but it`s the rim that matters. It should be marked on the rim.
June 15, 201412 yr There will be no security bolts in the rim if its tubeless. LOL, The front wheel of my Fantic has no rim locks but I`ve had to run tube type for years!
June 19, 201412 yr Author The tire upon closer inspection reads "Tube Type" so I guess the previous owner threw a tube in there even though I was told by GG it's a tubeless rear rim. I just bought a new tubeless X-11 so I hope it works.
June 20, 201412 yr Author Found out that on my 2009 Econ the rear rims are tube type, not tubeless. So I will Ebay my new tubeless tire.
June 24, 201412 yr tubeless tyre will also work with a tube, no problem. The rim is made tubeless with a special cord inside the rim. If you take that out (if its in there) and place a innentube it will work fine.
June 24, 201412 yr Author Hey bond I took the tire off and there's a rimstrip in there, but not a cord that I could see.
June 25, 201412 yr Yes, you can run a tube in a tubeless tire. Doing so you do not remove anything from the rim. So does your tire have rim locks to run tube type tires?
June 25, 201412 yr Author Hey line yes it has a rim lock. I've been told by some to wrap the rim with duck tape (I've also heard this is a terrible idea) and then poke a hole for the valve and rim lock to fit through. Then mount the tubeless and it should hold. Not sure what to do.
June 26, 201412 yr Author Well I just mounted both new Michelins, both with tubes front and rear. Nice to have some new tires on there! Edited June 26, 201412 yr by dandabs
June 27, 201412 yr I quess a tire chord must fit in a tube type. but I am not sure. Its basicly a chord made of some rubber, with and valve in it. Maybe the rim is different, because of course the sides must not leak air aswell.
June 28, 201412 yr I quess a tire chord must fit in a tube type. but I am not sure. Its basicly a chord made of some rubber, with and valve in it. Maybe the rim is different, because of course the sides must not leak air aswell. I think what you are describing is called a rim strip. New ones do have the valve stem molded in. These are used in rims designed for tubeless tires. These rims are designed with a special "groove" that the rim strip must be properly fit to.
June 28, 201412 yr I think what you are describing is called a rim strip. New ones do have the valve stem molded in. These are used in rims designed for tubeless tires. These rims are designed with a special "groove" that the rim strip must be properly fit to. I quess thats the right word yeah!
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