dandabs Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 The Michelin was tubeless, but it`s the rim that matters. It should be marked on the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordi Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 There will be no security bolts in the rim if its tubeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandabs Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandabs Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Found out that on my 2009 Econ the rear rims are tube type, not tubeless. So I will Ebay my new tubeless tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandabs Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hey bond I took the tire off and there's a rimstrip in there, but not a cord that I could see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandabs Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandabs Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Well I just mounted both new Michelins, both with tubes front and rear. Nice to have some new tires on there! Edited June 26, 2014 by dandabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thats_a_five Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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