Getting air into tubeless tires?

[SteveC]

OK what gives?....... how do I get my new tubeless tires filled up?
I did somehow manage to get the first one done, but this one's being a real be-yatch(sp?) ::)........
I've got Crossmax rims and Michelin Hot S 2.2.......
Any tricks?
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[epic-rider]

Assuming you are using an air compressor, as the tire begins to fill, watch for areas on the bead that are not seating. With your hand, manipulate the sidewall so the bead locks into the rim. It may help to do this while still pumping air into the tire. It takes some practice, but can be done. Getting them on the rim is usually the hard part. Good luck!

[SteveC]

Getting them on the rim is usually the hard part. Good luck!

Getting them on I have no problem with--its just different than the 'old' style that just slip on/off the rim......
I just sprayed everything with organic glass cleaner and used an old pair of full finger gloves......
I'm not using a compressor, just good 'old' joe blow....
I'm assuming that after the tire's been used for a while, that (if I did) taking it off, reinstalling and airing up might be alittle easier? Everything's brand new here.

[hammerhead]

The trick is to get the most air possible into the tire as quickly as possible so it will seat itsself. Don't even try to install a new previously folded tire with a mini pump. A high quality floor pump or compressor is ideal. Try to get the beads out of the center groove when you start pumping and it should seal up pretty quickly.

I had a tire that had been hanging around folded for a long while. To get the folds and kinks out of the bead I pressurized a tube in it and left it in the sun for a couple hours off the wheel. The heat relaxed the stresses and it snapped into place beautifully after that.

[SteveC]

I had a tire that had been hanging around folded for a long while. To get the folds and kinks out of the bead I pressurized a tube in it and left it in the sun for a couple hours off the wheel. The heat relaxed the stresses and it snapped into place beautifully after that.




Ilike that! Will try that next time!
I just went and used Dave's shop compressor this time....
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[Dino Sore]

I use a spray bottle with soapy water and apply liberally to the bead. Also, make sure the bead is inside the inner channel in the rim. As someone else pointed out, get as much air in as quickly as possible; a floor pump is usually sufficient, but in moments of weakness, I'll resort to the compressor.

[SteveC]

I'm not looking forward to my first flat. I may try Stan's as insurance. I see that Slime also has a Super Duty tubeless sealant.....
Another question. Anyone have luck using regular tires on a UST rim? Any reason why not? When I pulled my Kenda off, it was WELL seated into the bead groove.....just thinkin'.....I guess, then, an old tire with lots of thorn flats wouldnt work anyways. Nevermind.
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[truckboy]

I use my regular tires on tubeless rims, but I use tubes in 'em too. Isn't Stan's goop for regular tires?

[Quo Fan]

Stans goop is so you can use regular tires as tubeless tires. I have used it in the past, and the stuff works great.

[Dino Sore]

I'm not looking forward to my first flat.


Carry a spare tube in case you get a flat on the trail, and patch the tire when you get home.

[TA]

Stans will help avoid most flats in tubeless, but carry a tube. Once I flat the tube stays in for the life of the tire and then I almost never get flats. I Know all those extra grams but at 210lbs whats another couple of grams on my bike.