Tubeless Wheelset - non-tubeless tires

[nembabill]

Has anyone had any problems running tubeless wheels with non-tubeless tires?

I'm thinking of running a set of non-tubeless Kenda Nevegal 2.1 tires with a Mavic Crossmax SL wheelset and some Stans liquid.

[bullitfreerider]

Has anyone had any problems running tubeless wheels with non-tubeless tires?

I'm thinking of running a set of non-tubeless Kenda Nevegal 2.1 tires with a Mavic Crossmax SL wheelset and some Stans liquid.

Why not just run tubless tires. I've been running tubless 2.8 and 2.5
Michi DHs with my tubless hoops for about 2 years......1 flat tire.

[fisherking]

If I understand what you are asking that is what Stans system is for. You can use either type of rim and any tire to run tubeless. If you already have tubeless rims that saves you the rimstrip and it should work fine. My friend just converted and is running Cinders which aren't tubeless tires on tubeless rims with Stans. Seems to work fine.

Or I didn't understand the question... :-)

[SteveC]

Bill
I just tried mounting a Nevegal 1.95 on my Mavic CM Enduro wheel, and could not get it started. Maybe a compressor would work, but the tire seemed really loose on the rim and I couldnt pump fast enough.........
SC

[Quo Fan]

A trick I figured out is to put a tube on the outside of the tire you are trying to seat. The tube puts even pressure on the tube to push it to the sides of the rim to trap air so it can be inflated and the bead set.

I was having trouble setting the bead on my Kenda Nevegals when I figured out this little trick. Watch the videos on the Stan's website on converting tires. Very educational.

[heckler19]

I've been running 2.1 non-tubeless Nevegals with Stans on Mavic crossmax rims for 2 seasons without significant problems. It helps to mount a new tire on a spare rim with a tube first, let it sit for a while to give it some shape, and spray some soapy water on the beads when mounting it tubeless. If you have problems mounting with a floor pump, a CO2 cartridge or compressor will do the trick. Once you've got it aired up with the sealant in it, shake the wheel and tire thoroughly to disperse the stuff. See the NoTubes website for video instructions. If you do it right, they hold air at least as well as a normal tire/tube, and you save 150g or so per tire over the tubeless casing versions.