Originally Posted by
Chris_W
IME, converting a non-tubeless rim to take tubeless tires is an unreliable and far from ideal solution.
Have you tried it recently? I'll admit I haven't, but I have plenty of mountain biking buddies who swear by it. I think most are using conversion kits from
Stan's NoTubes rather than the DIY route, though.
The fact that you'll have to compromise on tire choice will probably leave you with a more flat-prone setup by going tubeless than if you mount a traditional, touring-specific tyre with a tube inside.
If you go with a tubeless setup that involves using sealant, you may actually have fewer flats since the sealant should automatically plug small holes. Again, it's not something I'd do or rely on but it's option...