Originally Posted by Sy Reene

I'm trying to understand the issues outlined here as they sound contradictory. I'm reading in a couple places that tape is likely necessary to ensure a not loose/tighter fit to ensure a seal, yet at the same time, not using tape makes the tire even harder to mount remove? (edit) #SmashnDash , are you referring to experience running TL with a specific no-holes LB wheelset ? Any ideas if these issues go away if using tubes and a standard clincher tire (not TLRs) and in that case tape would be pointless?

Of course using tape of some sort wouldn't be a deal breaker by any means if opting to run TL, but it's not as elegant and simple and seemingly defeats the purpose of selecting this option in the first place (screenshot below). Somewhere in this thread (unless this has changed?) I read that you should NOT have LB install the tape (as they've used non-optimal width or brand?). Finally, would sealant cleanup or removal be any easier without tape?






You'd need a valve stem installed if you're planning to run wheels setup for Tubeless.

Regarding center channel holes, see the ongoing discussion in the preceding dozen or so posts previous to this one. Currently, we're at a point where we haven't 100% determined there's a benefit to "without holes" at all if running tubeless; but probably a benefit if running tubes. All in all, going without holes has little downside and maybe more upside.