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    Rim tape correctly applied?

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    1. Comfortable-Way5091 on

      It’s a crapshoot, especially for troublesome tire/rim combos. Taping is the most problematic in the process. I try to get down in the valley more than you did. But your width seems good.
      Good luck.

    2. buttsfartly on

      I prefer smooth. Apply with tension and a side to side wiggle….. But as long as it’s wall to wall it should work. I guess if your worried about it get them to complete the job by installing the tyre and sealant. Keeps the blame off you if it turns tits up.

    3. MariachiArchery on

      I set up my wheels like this before and it worked fine. I’m hella bad at taping these.

      Put a tube in, pump it up to max pressure, and let it sit overnight. Should help.

    4. Rollingstache on

      Overlap and everything looks decent . Like it was said. Put a tube in them overnight to press the tape into the rim then you will be golden

    5. NotDaveyKnifehands on

      Eh, yes, but shoddily applied.

      If the wrinkly middle bothers you, get a hair dryer or heat gun, heat the tape, and thumb smooth it out.

      When I tape rims, I ensure tension on the tape, and I smooth the tape with heavy pressure, ala the thumb into the rim bed valley. Smooth tight and secure.

    6. paolooch on

      Not sure it is necessary, but I usually mount tire WITH inner tube, inflate to max psi overnight. Next day take out tube and set up tubeless. Tape will be perfect.

    7. nattyd on

      I don’t know if there’s a strong relationship between the look of the tape and the function, but I press my thumb down in the center of the rim as I tape to get it flat.

      This is also one of the reasons I don’t really go to shops anymore. Some are great, but a lot of shapes don’t have the time or the interest in doing work as meticulous as I’ll do myself.

    8. Radomilek on

      This is ok. However, This is why I prefer the Gorilla tape (or different brand with similiar structure) since it stretches a bit and the result is much smoother.
      Next time you can try it, if you want. Really recommend.

    9. commonguy001 on

      This is why I use a heat gun, you never have it turn out that way and the glue sticks a lot better.
      Learned from a shop that also sells dentist bikes.

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