No. Looks bad. The part of the rim bed where the tire beads seat slope downwards. As a minimum, I would use a Stans rim strip if you want to try this. IMO, use a tubeless rim and don't convert a rim not designed for tubeless.JScycle wrote:Hey all,
Below is a link to a photo of the rim profile
I actually happen to be getting a set of tubeless tyres because of a warranty problem.
Does this rim look like it can be tubeless compatible?
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Oh that really sucks! I can try a stans rim strip (with the attached rubber valve). Unfortunately I don't have the money to buy tubeless rimsMikeD wrote: ↑Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:13 pmNo. Looks bad. The part of the rim bed where the tire beads seat slope downwards. As a minimum, I would use a Stans rim strip if you want to try this. IMO, use a tubeless rim and don't convert a rim not designed for tubeless.JScycle wrote:Hey all,
Below is a link to a photo of the rim profile
I actually happen to be getting a set of tubeless tyres because of a warranty problem.
Does this rim look like it can be tubeless compatible?
Thanks
https://imgur.com/a/CSzvu6C
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Dunno, I don't think it looks too bad actually. There is sort of a bead shelf, and the centre of the rim is quite deep. I would give this rim a try for tubeless.MikeD wrote: ↑Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:13 pmNo. Looks bad. The part of the rim bed where the tire beads seat slope downwards. As a minimum, I would use a Stans rim strip if you want to try this. IMO, use a tubeless rim and don't convert a rim not designed for tubeless.JScycle wrote:Hey all,
Below is a link to a photo of the rim profile
I actually happen to be getting a set of tubeless tyres because of a warranty problem.
Does this rim look like it can be tubeless compatible?
Thanks
https://imgur.com/a/CSzvu6C
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Burping via tubeless tires in my experience to date.. is a function of tire to rim fit.. need tight.. as in very. Inflation produces a reluctant snapping sound when the bead slides into place. Check the fit prior to inflation... a good fit can be inflated w a floor pump.. most of the time.
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Be interesting/informative as to why one expects that rim to not perform.
UST rims .. observed some online w very marginal 'retaining well' measurements. Give that scenario a looser fitting tire... less tape to tire bead fit... burping can occur.
Fit is the bottom line... only determined by a good install.
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Looks like it's taped up already? Get a tubeless valve and some sealant and experiment to see if you can successfully inflate it.
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Suggest.. that is NOT tubeless tape on that rim in the pic.
Given... lack of experience by the user... NEED to find someone local w experience in tubeless. Be safe
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