I would love to convert to tubeless but there is this tear (~1cm) in my tire.
Do you think it’s safe to convert or do I have to change the tire first?
by Suff_Entanil
I would love to convert to tubeless but there is this tear (~1cm) in my tire.
Do you think it’s safe to convert or do I have to change the tire first?
by Suff_Entanil
20 Comments
You can try, but it may be a pain to get that tire to seat and seal. Fresh tires typically work better. No harm in giving it a go though.
That tyre looks cooked to me regardless? Not familiar with the model though.
Why?
is the tyre tubeless ready? is your rim setup for tubeless ?
I think it might depend on whether your rims are tubeless compatible and the tyres need to be tubeless versions- but hey, if I’m wrong I stand to be corrected!
Start with fresh rubber
You need tubeless compatible rims and tubeless compatible tires. If you have those, I wouldn’t worry about that cut. Put a patch on the inside and keep on rolling.
I think you need tires….first…then see if the wheelset is tubeless compatible.
Yes you can, but as you know, you need tubeless tape, valve and sealant. As others recommend put a regular inner tube patch on the inside of the tire. Then you should be good to go. Also watch a video on how to convert to tubeless on any rim
You will convert to tyreless soon
That is a damn fast tyre. But it dies easily. Lost three of them in a year in a big city. Its cooked anyway and I would switch to something else (maybe the new Pathfinder).
Any G-One ist tubeless ready
Not with that tyre you can’t.
If your rims are tubeless ready you will probably need to install tubeless tape before anything can happen because tuless ready only means they can be used tubeless not that they can be used as is
You need to convert those tyres first
With that hole I don’t think so.
I have smaller hole on my gravel bike and even patching it with a patch from the inside is not enough.
Because of high pressure.
For my trail bike I was able to patch similar hole and it keeps the pressure as long as I don’t pump that tire to more than 2 bars.
And I’s say that without patching there is absolutely no chance that your tire will hold an air with a cut that big.
Yes/no/maybe?
The formal answer is that everything (rim/tire/rim tape) all have to be tubeless read less ready for it to work.
The informal answer is that you’d be amazed at what you can get away with via gorilla tape and the tire/ rim you’ve got (aka “ghetto tubeless”).
You can always try.
You mean after you get new tires? Yes
Ahhh schwalbe g one RS. Fastest tire ive ever ridden but their lifespan is depressing haha. Those are done
If the tire is wire bead, no. If your wheel is taped, you’ll need a tubeless valve. If your wheel is not taped, you’ll need to tape it. You’ll also need sealant.