Just changed my tyres and converted to tubeless but I’ve noticed there is a small leak on the rim which slowly lets the air out. Doesn’t look like the sealant is stopping it either. Any tips to quickly fix this as I’m due to go on a ride tomorrow! Thanks
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Wouldn’t worry it’s sealing. Go ride. I’d assumed when you put the tyres on you blew them up hard to like 40psi overnight. You’ll hear them crack into position fully seated. Spin tyres to spread tubeless solution. Leave overnight adjust down in the morning.
Pump it up and lay your wheel on it’s side. It may take a couple days to fully seal.
Your rim tape may be slightly too low on that point. I would verify proper coverage of rim tape.
The first set of tires I ran tubeless were mounted at a shop who didn’t tape the rims thoroughly enough. Had a small, steady leak like that and the tire lost air by the end of the day every day. Had them retape and go further up the inside edge of the rim and have never had any leaks since.
The other posters advice about just go ride is dangerous and may lead to a flat mid ride.
It’ll seal up with time.
Just go ride. Probably be sealed by the time you’re home.
Put right pressure (not the max indicated) and go for a ride
If I’m doubt, remove the valve core and add more sealant, pump it up hard and then leave overnight to work its Tubeless Voodoo Magic ™️
What tires are those?
Ride your bike. This is how you make it stop. Nothing else spreads sealant like a good ride.
That is just the sealant doing it’s job
Yeah that’s normal, sealent will do it’s job, just swoosh it around the tire well, and pump it back up to restore any lost pressure.
Love these tires but I’m battling the same issue right now on my rear. Two small pinholes in the sidewall that don’t leak enough to cause concern but do leak enough to have to top up air every two hours of riding or so. Bike shop suggested I carry a tube and a pump and just keep riding til the sealant works.
No reason to abandon your ride. Worst case have an inner tube and mini pump on hand. But I’m sure it’s fine, I’ve had this one a couple of tubeless setups never been an issue over time