Originally Posted by Clem von Jones

I've had some DIY experience running tubeless sometimes with non-approved and improvised products and although I love tubeless and will always use it I think any new tubeless setup should be considered sketchy until it's been tested and inspected carefully especially if it was done by someone else. There are so many variables involved like the elasticity of the tire bead, leaky valve seals, shape of the rim, the type of sealant and whether there's some dry sealant at the edges. I'm glad it wasn't your front tire and that Compass came thru eventually. I think the manufacturer is reputable and makes quality products. I wouldn't want Panaracer to quit making tubeless-compatible tires for us so it behoves us to be cautious with new tires.