Longbarn Killer Posted August 29, 2014 Share Can I use normal insulation tape instead of proper rim tape? It's for a mtb wheel with normal tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted August 29, 2014 Share I wouldn't, rim tape is a much tougher type of tape that doesn't stretch when you pull it. http://youtu.be/m2VgxLiWno8 Edited August 29, 2014 by kosmonooit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 29, 2014 Share NopeIt'll get pierced easy easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted August 29, 2014 Share I've run tubeless setups on insulation tape alone and it has been fine. But like the others have said it is not the most robust option. The best ghetto tape I've used to date is the Gorilla Tape. You can get it at Builders Warehouse. Morwa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 29, 2014 Share I have done this before....Just go around a couple of times. If you use duct tape though you will be better off.....or fibre tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted August 29, 2014 Share I Have tried duct tape to patch a nipple replacement and it did not work.. Just bite the bullet and be prepared for a right rodgering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted August 29, 2014 Share Sorry read that too fast... rim tape. Insulation tape should be fine if you give it a couple of wraps. Other wise Duct tape will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted August 29, 2014 Share Get Gorilla duct tape, and cut to size (width). Lasts super long and leaves no glue gunk residue when removed. And oh yes, did I mention waterproof for your sealant... Get from Campers outdoor dee_biker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted August 29, 2014 Share http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Tech-Tuesday-Gorilla-Tape-Tubeless-Conversion.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoke101 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Gorilla Tape for the win. It comes standard with Evne carbon rims so you know it has to be good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted August 30, 2014 Share +1 on Gorilla tape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted August 30, 2014 Share I have been using Wurth tape for years now and still no problems. I believe 3M tape is just as good? Normal insulation tape has let me down on several occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 30, 2014 Share I have been using Wurth tape for years now and still no problems. I believe 3M tape is just as good? Normal insulation tape has let me down on several occasions. Wurth duct tape? Wurth makes good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 30, 2014 Share Bunch of cheapskates.Just buy Stans tape and be done.FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted August 30, 2014 Share Bunch of cheapskates.Just buy Stans tape and be done.FTW King, before you get accused of trolling, rather leave.As they say.If you give a man enough rope he will eventually hang himself. Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted August 30, 2014 Share I use insulation tape if I don't have proper rim strips. Over 20 wheels are currently rolling the roads on bikes I've donated with 3 layers of black 3M insulation tape between the tubes and the spoke holes. Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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