FCH Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Hey guys, been struggling to figure out where the issue is on my tyres.Rocket ron's- probably 1500km on them; properly seated on rim with Stans fluid. The wheels show moisture literally all around; inflate the wheel, top up sealant; next day its pretty much flat again.1: sealant issue2: tyre issueAny thoughts
porqui Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 You say "The wheels show moisture literally all around"Could you be more specific. At the nipples - where tire meets rim - all round the tread ???
FCH Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 The outside (running serface) right around on the tyre; not just one spot or bottom. You say "The wheels show moisture literally all around"Could you be more specific. At the nipples - where tire meets rim - all round the tread ???
usxorf Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Weeping is normal for some tires and it should still hold air, so you might need to ride it a bit to get a perfect seal, or the air is escaping under the rim tape.
Odinson Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Some tyres with thin/porous sidewalls tend to weep. My cheapo Maxxis TR tyres constantly weep. Not much to do about it. Some tyres settle after a while and stop weeping. Some don't. Also check to ensure that the air isn't escaping elsewhere.
FCH Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 Thanks guys, will keep topping up and inflating I guess
Boerklong Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Did you remove old sealant? Maybe it got watery and the new sealant got a bit diluted
Cycle4Life - Paarl Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Did you make sure they are PROPER tubeless tires, most foldable bed tires can be made tubeless, but unlike proper tubeless (It will say TLR or Tubeless ready on the tire) tires, they do not have a proper rubber bead that is able to make a airtight seal, thus causing the tire to leak air and quickly deflate, so 1st check that you have proper tubeless tires
FCH Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 Proper full on tubeless rocket ron and racing ralph, wonder if it got a bit diluted. Will take out sealant, put new in and see what it does. Never had tyres weaping like this before. Did you make sure they are PROPER tubeless tires, most foldable bed tires can be made tubeless, but unlike proper tubeless (It will say TLR or Tubeless ready on the tire) tires, they do not have a proper rubber bead that is able to make a airtight seal, thus causing the tire to leak air and quickly deflate, so 1st check that you have proper tubeless tires
Thomo Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Having similar leaking issue with road tubeless, albeit that I can't see any leaks.Very frustrating when all looks good, only to be flat 30min into a ride.
Neill Du Toit Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 My spez ground control tyre (rear) weep like crazy, had to clean and add sealant after two and half months. Front tyre also ground control but does not weep at all.
Theunissa Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Hey guys, been struggling to figure out where the issue is on my tyres.Rocket ron's- probably 1500km on them; properly seated on rim with Stans fluid. The wheels show moisture literally all around; inflate the wheel, top up sealant; next day its pretty much flat again.1: sealant issue2: tyre issueAny thoughtsI have been using fug it. Which is basically slime. Maybe try it. You need about 100ml pwr tyre its thicker than normal sealant and i got it right to seal acmaxxis wire bead crossmark. And its been holding up for 4 months
bikebloke Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 this tubeless wheel story is like having two 2 year olds on the bike with you ! with the leaking , burping, squirting nasty sticky crap everywhere and needing constant attention and feeding every time you want to go anywhere ... seriously im one ride away from just going and buying two bloody tubes and a puncture kit or with the way the job market is maybe ill just have to employ a full time mechanic( baby sitter) if I want to ride my (mostly unused) mountainbike #tubelessisNOTbetter
NotSoBigBen Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 How. Many. Times. Must. I. Ask if you have put it in a pool or tub of water to look exactly where it is leaking from huh? Ek praat nie weer nie ???? Sent from my LG-D958 using Tapatalk
Thomo Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 How. Many. Times. Must. I. Ask if you have put it in a pool or tub of water to look exactly where it is leaking from huh?Ek praat nie weer nie Sent from my LG-D958 using TapatalkThat is part of my frustration.Stuck it in water and couldn't see any leaks.
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