XT Wheelset-Tubeless valves

[Mojoman]

I have been doing some reading and it looks as though I can only use Shimano specific tubeless valves on this set due to the design of the rim. Is this true or would something like the ones below work?

 

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/caffelattextubeless-valve?quicktabs_1=1#quicktabs-1

 

[Li Mu Bai]

it all comes down to the seal created between the valve rubber end, and the rim.

I recently used a American Classic set of red valves on a Stans ArchEx rim. Cosmetic reasons. Initially it didnt look like a good match, the Am Classic uses two small 'o' rings to seal around a round valve end. However, after installing and then sealing the wheel properly, I have had no issues with lost air at the valves, so having squared off edges at the end of the valves to fit a slot in a rim isnt a stead fast rule.

It helps though.

[dirtrider]

A valve of a old tube also works .

[Mojoman]

A valve of a old tube also works .

How did you get this to work as it seems pretty impossible on my rims?

[HairyLegs]

I have been doing some reading and it looks as though I can only use Shimano specific tubeless valves on this set due to the design of the rim. Is this true or would something like the ones below work?

 

http://www.cwcycles....1=1#quicktabs-1

 

I am using Stans Universal Valve and no problems on my XT Wheelset.

[dirtrider]

How did you get this to work as it seems pretty impossible on my rims?

 

Been so long ago can't remember but I gotta take tyre of this weekend anyway so will take pic .

[Mojoman]

Been so long ago can't remember but I gotta take tyre of this weekend anyway so will take pic .

Thanks, it appears the actual metal base of the valve is too big for the width of the channel in the rim. So the valve doesnt tighten down and make a seal with the bit of rubber remaining.