Paul01 Posted April 20, 2016 Share I'm struggling to get rim tape in the town where I live and are looking a substitute. Does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative, I was thinking of trying Silicone Tape............. have read that duct tape and the like leave a sticky residue that is hard to remove from the rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhite Posted April 20, 2016 Share Gorilla Tape is a very good substitute. DirtyDan, popcorn_skollie, Eddy Gordo and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted April 20, 2016 Share Gorilla Tape IS rim tape IS proper Duct Tape. The residue is not hard to remove if there is any.1 Roll is enough for 3 27.5 rims...not sure it'll make 4...which kinda sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappi Posted April 20, 2016 Share I have used duct tape i cut the width to size beforehand. Have been using for a while now. Never had issues loss of pressure etc. I couldnt find gorilla tape at the time. Just make sure u fit it nice and snug with no creases or bubbles. Worked for my ghetto conversions. Or maybe i was just lucky lol. Hennie VR, BSG and DirtyDan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted April 20, 2016 Share Ive used normal insulation tape in the past which lasted 2 years on my ZTR Arch wheels.2 Layers was all thats needed. Sepia, AdamA, dirtrider and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted April 20, 2016 Share Duct tape. Works like a bomb and way cheaper than rim tape.I stuck the tape on the rim and used a flat object to stick the tape nicely into the corners then used a sharp blade to cut the excessive tape in the corners. Sorted DirtyDan and ChUkKy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted April 20, 2016 Share Insulation tape , available in different colors ChUkKy and AdamA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted April 20, 2016 Share https://www.makro.co.za/diy/sellotape-48mmx25m-duct-tape-139745EAif you cut is exactly in half its 24mm and fits tightly in the rim my "conversion" is done the same as this except for the gorilla tape which is impossible to find.http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Tech-Tuesday-Gorilla-Tape-Tubeless-Conversion.html Cappi and DirtyDan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycho Posted April 20, 2016 Share I use a pvc tape that i get from Waltons stationary... about R30 for a big roll, and avail in different widths. Looks like insulation tape, but doesn't stretch nearly as much. 2 layers and has yet to let me down in about 3 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted April 20, 2016 Share https://www.makro.co.za/diy/sellotape-48mmx25m-duct-tape-139745EA if you cut is exactly in half its 24mm and fits tightly in the rim my "conversion" is done the same as this except for the gorilla tape which is impossible to find. http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Tech-Tuesday-Gorilla-Tape-Tubeless-Conversion.html Man Gorilla tape is easy to find...Bought from Evo the other day....but yes good quality duct tape is just as good and well under half the price.http://www.evobikes.co.za/gorilla-tape-to-go.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul01 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Great thanks for the help, will go out and see what I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted April 20, 2016 Share Normal duct tape has served me well.Even if there is a residue left when you remove and change it, it only takes a minute with some meths on a cloth to remove it. scubes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted April 20, 2016 Share put one layer insulation tape and then one layer gorilla tape #bombproof Sepia and Jewbacca 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted April 20, 2016 Share Man Gorilla tape is easy to find...Bought from Evo the other day....but yes good quality duct tape is just as good and well under half the price.http://www.evobikes.co.za/gorilla-tape-to-go.html R100 plus postage? I can just as well buy stans/joes from the LBS then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted April 20, 2016 Share also remember to pull hard on the tape as you apply it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted April 20, 2016 Share R100 plus postage? I can just as well buy stans/joes from the LBS then try places like bolt on or I have also seen at FAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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