Latex Tube + Sealant = no Leakage?

[rgamble]

That's pretty much the question.

Would sealent in a latex tube prevent air leaching out over the course of a few days.

In effect making it like a butal tube. This is in the context of tubulars but woud also apply to clinchers.

Thanks.

[NickJHP]

Certainly not with Orange Seal. I tried some in a latex tube - the tube still gradually lost pressure at the same rate as a normal latex tube, and when I unmounted the tyre, I found a sticky goo all over the outside of the tube and the inside of the tyre and rim.

[sungod]

i find it will reduce leakage a bit, but it will still lose pressure much faster than a butyl tube - this is based on experience after using tufo extreme in normal amounts to fix punctures in latex tubed tubs

perhaps if you put in a large amount it'd reduce it further, but i think it'd be far better to use a butyl tube if low leakage is the objective

[bm0p700f]

Does not work and it can stick your tube to itself. Then you get a proper leak. You may wonder how I know.

[Mr.Gib]

Huh? What am I missing?

I put Orange Seal in Vittoria latex tubes and it has been just fine. The tubes now hold air much better. There has been no leakage of sealant. I have even changed tires, moved the tubes to other wheels and tires, moved them back, etc. It's all good. Vittoria recommends sealant and I have seen comments from others with similar experience as mine.