Recently installed tubeless tires on the factory taped rims on my grail. Front tire had no issues at first neither did the rear tire as I was able to get a 25 mile ride and parked the bike. A tire decided to begin leaking. I cleaned off the rim and tire completely emptied the tire of tubular sealant and started fresh thinking that I messed up.
However, the leaks are still consistent. Is there anything I am missing or is the tape the cause of my issue?
by heygos
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Where are the leaks coming from? If it has no sealed yet (after installing sometimes there is a leak that sealsitself but this happens very quickly). If it is still leaking after 5min it is worth checking rim tape, in my experience the rim tape change helped.
Forgot to add to post: Leaks are coming from the spokes in a few places. One of them sealed with sealant and it showed sealant clearly.
Either it’s sealant that got in from previous and left over or your tape hasn’t sealed since the only way to get to the spokes is below the tape. It could seal but every time it’s happened to me it hasn’t.
If it’s coming through the spokes it means the rim tape is failing.
Needs retaped, and I’d give the rim a good wash with soapy water to make sure the new tape adheres well.