Tubeless on any rim?

[Weejacko]

Hey all who read this!

I don't know if this is a noob question or there is something I am missing but, I want to go tubeless, and I was wondering if any rim can go tubeless?

My bike has stock rims (2012((I think) claud butler san remo)) and has nothing to say it is "tubeless ready" or anything like that. I know I can get tubeless kits with the tape and the sealant but does that work with any rim?

I can't find any info online about what rim i have or the actual bike at all (only similar ones) as the bike is not too old to be vintage but too old for anyone to care about anymore it seems.

 

[wafter]

I think it depends on the rim, and the search term you want to use to further your quest is "ghetto tubeless"

 

[Weejacko]

Is ghetto tubeless a reliable way? I've heard the term but ghetto kinda turns me off XD

So are you saying that I can't just go and get a conversion kit and voila?

 

[Venod]

The first tubeless I ran was a Ghetto setup, 20" tubes slit round the outer cricumference and fitted to 26" normal rims and tyres, worked well, but it was a MTB so only low pressure use.

 

[Weejacko]

I'm on a road bike running 70ish psi 700c x 25

 

[Sharky]

I want to go tubeless

I would be interested in knowing what's tempted you to go tubeless. I'm still on clinchers and have too many wheels to consider and a bit too old to learn new tricks as well.

 

[Weejacko]

No viable reason, just want to, I don't think either are superior, I don't like carying tubes, or fixing tiny punctures

 

[Sharky]

No viable reason, just want to, I don't think either are superior, I don't like carying tubes, or fixing tiny punctures

I'm not sure that it will eliminate the need to carry a spare tube, but I gather once set up, you should be free of tiny punctures. Others on here will be able tell you about their experiences.

 

[LittleWheelsandBig]

Ghetto tubeless works ok-ish on MTBs but don’t do it on a road bike. The higher pressure causes issues and the lack of bead retention means the ghetto tyre can come off the rim during a major flat. A MTB has a much larger tyre volume and generally slower speeds, so you have more time to stop before all the air is gone.

 

[Weejacko]

In which case I think il give it a miss. I don't mind tubes all that much. Thanks for the info and advice everyone, much appreciated ! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all that celebrate

 

[Sharky]

In which case I think il give it a miss. I don't mind tubes all that much. Thanks for the info and advice everyone, much appreciated ! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all that celebrate

A sensible decision. As the saying goes "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

 

[cyberknight]

I'm not sure that it will eliminate the need to carry a spare tube, but I gather once set up, you should be free of tiny punctures. Others on here will be able tell you about their experiences.

indeed at road pressures it can blow sealant out if the holes big enough and it can be messy fitting a tube to get you home

 

[CXRAndy]

Yes its possible, I always use tubeless tyres on road rims. The idea is you will be using a larger tyre at lower pressure, so this blowing the sealant doesn't really apply. Good quality rim tape, correctly fitted and of the suitable width to match the rim. I usually do a dry install to see if the tyre pops onto the bead and holds pressure for a few hours to overnight. I then with a couple of tyre levers. Pop off a small section of tyre, pour in 75-100 mil of sealant, refit tyre and inflate. I then spend a good few minutes rolling the wheel in all directions to coat the entire inside to allow the sealant do its job. Never had any major issues using this technique. Small punctures-a thing of the past

 

[alex_cycles]

Yes its possible, I always use tubeless tyres on road rims. The idea is you will be using a larger tyre at lower pressure, so this blowing the sealant doesn't really apply. Good quality rim tape, correctly fitted and of the suitable width to match the rim. I usually do a dry install to see if the tyre pops onto the bead and holds pressure for a few hours to overnight. I then with a couple of tyre levers. Pop off a small section of tyre, pour in 75-100 mil of sealant, refit tyre and inflate. I then spend a good few minutes rolling the wheel in all directions to coat the entire inside to allow the sealant do its job. Never had any major issues using this technique. Small punctures-a thing of the past

100ml? Seems like quite a lot. Is that more than usual because of 'ghetto'?

For what size tyres and rims? On 700c, 30mm tyres the Effeto Mariposa app tells me 35ml (and 37mm tyres 40ml).

I use tubeless on 'tubeless ready' road and gravel wheels/tyres and it's 'bloody brilliant' but never tried ghetto.

 

[CXRAndy]

For what size tyres and rims? On 700c, 30mm tyres the Effeto Mariposa app tells me 35ml (and 37mm tyres 40ml).

Thats why when you get a hole, you risk it not sealing. 75mil for 32mm tyres 100 mil 40mm tyres 150 mil for 50+mm tyres