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Post by mwiseman58 on Mar 25, 2020 22:23:42 GMT 1
Hi all. Is it ok to run a tubeless BT45 with a tube fitted on my LC rims? I ask as I accidentally ordered a tubeless tyre and am wanting to use it.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Mar 25, 2020 23:05:40 GMT 1
Yes very normal. You need the inner tube as it's the rim thats not really suitable for tubeless alone. I've had rapid deflation when my tyre fella insisted no inner tube was required with a bt45.
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Post by Delbert on Mar 26, 2020 10:53:28 GMT 1
Had the same problem when I got my LC the rear kept going down , I found it had a tubless tyre with no tube , as above it's the rim that gives the problem
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Post by earthman on Mar 26, 2020 20:56:46 GMT 1
I seem to recall hearing that you shouldn't actually put/use an inner tube inside a tubeless tyre due to the possibility of heat build up issues. I dunno if there is any truth in it though, for normal road use, I haven't experienced any problems on my LC.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 26, 2020 22:12:36 GMT 1
I seem to recall hearing that you shouldn't actually put/use an inner tube inside a tubeless tyre due to the possibility of heat build up issues. I dunno if there is any truth in it though, for normal road use, I haven't experienced any problems on my LC. I hear what you are saying but on spoked wheels you don't have a choice Also where do you find a tubes type tyre these days 😀 Steve |
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Post by earthman on Mar 27, 2020 0:24:02 GMT 1
I seem to recall hearing that you shouldn't actually put/use an inner tube inside a tubeless tyre due to the possibility of heat build up issues. I dunno if there is any truth in it though, for normal road use, I haven't experienced any problems on my LC. I hear what you are saying but on spoked wheels you don't have a choice Also where do you find a tubes type tyre these days 😀 Steve I dunno, just saying that heat build up maybe an issue apparently. Not even sure how different in construction a tube type tyre is, like you say, are they even made any more?? |
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Post by tony2stroke on Mar 27, 2020 1:00:14 GMT 1
I seem to recall hearing that you shouldn't actually put/use an inner tube inside a tubeless tyre due to the possibility of heat build up issues. I dunno if there is any truth in it though, for normal road use, I haven't experienced any problems on my LC. I hear what you are saying but on spoked wheels you don't have a choice Also where do you find a tubes type tyre these days 😀 Steve Ebay!! Dunlop K82 spring to mind, good tyre too. |
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Post by darboots on Mar 27, 2020 10:45:35 GMT 1
Is there anything that can be done to seal a possibly porous wheel?
I wondered if some kind of rubberised sealant could be painted on to the inside of an alloy wheel - but it would be a nightmare to try to keep it away from the bead area, which I presume would need to be kept clear for the tyre to seal against??
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 27, 2020 13:05:52 GMT 1
Is there anything that can be done to seal a possibly porous wheel? I wondered if some kind of rubberised sealant could be painted on to the inside of an alloy wheel - but it would be a nightmare to try to keep it away from the bead area, which I presume would need to be kept clear for the tyre to seal against?? A good powdercoater would be able to mask and only do the inside and sealing face More importantly does it have the lips to hold the rim bead in place? Steve |
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 27, 2020 15:35:45 GMT 1
I had a tubless tyre on the front which had a slow leak. I put a tube in the front.
When I first used my bike on a track I went and bought some fresh tyres. I was advised by a tyre seller not to use inner tubes due to the heat build up.
I told him the porous rim story and he advised me to use a sealant used by mountain bike riders.
I took his advise and the tyres are still inflated and they have done a few circuit events.
I have also used them on the road now and then.
Everyone should decide what's safest for them. Wether it is tubes or no tubes
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Post by darboots on Mar 27, 2020 16:05:44 GMT 1
Is there anything that can be done to seal a possibly porous wheel? I wondered if some kind of rubberised sealant could be painted on to the inside of an alloy wheel - but it would be a nightmare to try to keep it away from the bead area, which I presume would need to be kept clear for the tyre to seal against?? A good powdercoater would be able to mask and only do the inside and sealing face More importantly does it have the lips to hold the rim bead in place? Steve Just wondering what the options were for the LC2 if it should turn out to have a slow leak, but good call on powder-coating.  |
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Post by Gitram on Mar 27, 2020 21:00:15 GMT 1
i had some porous alloys on an old Alfa which used to lose 10 psi over a couple of days so i got them powder coated and it was sorted.. until i smashed it on some diesel.. ho hum
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