DownhillingKing Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 What do you need to run tubleless if you don't have UST rims
Flowta Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 A tubeless conversion kit. Either Stans or Joes if you want to pay for it. Else do the ghetto tubeless conversion for the price of a 20 inch tube and use whatever sealant you want (Stans, Joes, oko, etc)
SwissVan Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 What do you need to run tubleless if you don't have UST rims Sticky tape, bmx tube, sharp blade, pomp, amarula, sealant (optional). For the full storyhttps://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=24545&KW=conversion
DownhillingKing Posted September 23, 2009 Author Posted September 23, 2009 okay cool so you have to have tube less tyres though?
TomvdP Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 nope, look here http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Install-a-Tubeless-Tire-67721306
Thug Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 DHK, no, you don't need tubeless specific tyres but rather use normal foldable (which are easier to seal) as opposed to wire bead.
DownhillingKing Posted September 24, 2009 Author Posted September 24, 2009 Okay shot guys I have wire bead tyres but I'am due for new tyres and want to go tubeless would be better for me to buy normal foldable tyres or tubeless tyres?
Older Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Okay shot guys I have wire bead tyres but I'am due for new tyres and want to go tubeless would be better for me to buy normal foldable tyres or tubeless tyres? Go for tubeless tyres. The non UST tyres sidewalls are not strong enough so I had a sidewall cut. My non UST tyres also perished because of the sealant. I am now on Maxxis Larsen UST and
DownhillingKing Posted September 24, 2009 Author Posted September 24, 2009 Perished!!! The sealant are you sure
Older Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Perished!!! The sealant are you sure https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=48938&KW=&PID=757060#757060
DownhillingKing Posted September 24, 2009 Author Posted September 24, 2009 Dude thats amazing! Now the hard part is finding foldable UST 2.5 double thick tyres that can take DH. I got the kit! DownhillingKing2009-09-24 01:45:04
Mudsimus Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Yellow 3m tape, 2 old road bike valves, Sealant and 15mins.
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