Question about WTB tubeless.
07-11-17, 04:13 PM
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Question about WTB tubeless.
I have WTB wheels with TCS Tubeless Compatible system on my bike.
What kind of tires and what else do i need to go tubeless with them?
What kind of tires and what else do i need to go tubeless with them?
07-11-17, 04:52 PM
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Tires need to be tubeless compatible. You will also need tubeless valve stems and sealant.
I can't keep straight the differences between what people call 'tubeless compatible,' 'tubeless ready,' and other designations. Suffice to say sometimes you need to install special rim tape. Sometimes the special tape is already there.
Check a couple-few Youtube videos to pick up people's tricks and tips.
I can't keep straight the differences between what people call 'tubeless compatible,' 'tubeless ready,' and other designations. Suffice to say sometimes you need to install special rim tape. Sometimes the special tape is already there.
Check a couple-few Youtube videos to pick up people's tricks and tips.
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Tires need to be tubeless compatible. You will also need tubeless valve stems and sealant.
I can't keep straight the differences between what people call 'tubeless compatible,' 'tubeless ready,' and other designations. Suffice to say sometimes you need to install special rim tape. Sometimes the special tape is already there.
Check a couple-few Youtube videos to pick up people's tricks and tips.
I can't keep straight the differences between what people call 'tubeless compatible,' 'tubeless ready,' and other designations. Suffice to say sometimes you need to install special rim tape. Sometimes the special tape is already there.
Check a couple-few Youtube videos to pick up people's tricks and tips.
Can it be any Tubeless ready tires or it need to be the same brand as the wheel?
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WTB is one of the only manufacturers (other than SRAM and Fulcrum/Campag IIRC) to make tires/rims to Mavic's UTS specification...be warned those UTS-spec tires will be more of a bear to get on, and they'll snap tighter.
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Take Marcus' answer above
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Dem tubeless tires are not cheap....some more so than others so possibly more. My 40mm Panaracer knobbies are $45USD a tire...but Hutchinson Fusion roadie tubeless slicks can be $70 a tire.
