Answered - Tubeless Tyre...

[weareHKR]

Guys...
I'm shortly going tubeless on my Trek MTB...
I've got everything to do this, but one question... Should I, or do I need to also buy a tubeless tyre repair kit?

Cheers,
G.

 

[Milkfloat]

Depends what you mean by tubeless repair kit.

 

[geocycle]

Based on road experience and accepting mtb use is different, you are going to need to be able to repair a hole that doesn’t seal at some point. Unless you are just riding short trails and can handle the risk of a walk I’d look at buying a kit and working out how to use it.

 

[Ajax Bay]

do I need to also buy a tubeless tyre repair kit?

Perhaps just carry a spare tube, on the rides where the hazard and consequence of a non-sealing puncture is above your threshold. In the unhappy event, that will be so much quicker, assured and easier (and less expensive).

 

[PaulSB]

Guys...
I'm shortly going tubeless on my Trek MTB...
I've got everything to do this, but one question... Should I, or do I need to also buy a tubeless tyre repair kit?

Cheers,
G.

I would say yes, 100% as inserting a tube in a tubeless tyre can be very hard work. I use a Dynaplug kit which will allow one to fix a non-sealing hole, damage etc. in 5 minutes, 10 at the most. I do still carry a tube but can't imagine the need to use it.

Once a plug is inserted in my experience the repair is permanent.

 

[Arrowfoot]

Guys...
I'm shortly going tubeless on my Trek MTB...
I've got everything to do this, but one question... Should I, or do I need to also buy a tubeless tyre repair kit?

Cheers,
G.

You need plugs to seal bigger holes where it is too much for the sealant to cover. A spare tube just in case it is a linear gash. Drop the pressure to 85 psi. Enjoy the ride.

 

[weareHKR]

I would say yes, 100% as inserting a tube in a tubeless tyre can be very hard work. I use a Dynaplug kit which will allow one to fix a non-sealing hole, damage etc. in 5 minutes, 10 at the most. I do still carry a tube but can't imagine the need to use it.

Once a plug is inserted in my experience the repair is permanent.

Excellent, just the answer I was looking for .... thanks for all your comments guys...

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Say guys - what happens with a fairly longish gash that a spare tube would poke out of? And isn't it a messy job fitting a spare tube with all that gunk in there?

Just my ignorance showing - TIA

My MO for the former is to carry a reasonable piece of offcut outer tyre to fit in the damaged outer to support the tube when blown up. Is that the answer for tubeless too?