Tubeless tires

[jeffe]

I have a 78E that I would like to convert to tubeless tires. What ones are tubeless and would they fit on my bike. Thanks

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Jeffe,

Follow this search link and you'll find 2 pages of threads about this topic. The MECHS state you can not run tubeless tires on a tube style rim. But there are several folks that have done this and have not had any problems.....YET!

Some say that since the newer tubeless rims still have the mold points for the rim lock holes in them.....but they are filled in, that the rims are the same, but others say that the LIP where the tire bead sits and seals is different in the angle and size, and so that's why it's not safe to use tubeless on tube styled rims! YMMV.
T.C.

[skids]

I wouldn't do it on the fronts when you should be using rimlocks. The rears are a different story for me.

[mro]

Every manual I've got says to use a tube...

I have read where some have no problems and also where there is the danger of the tire coming off the rim should you experiece a flat...
I have enough problems keeping the rubber on the ground with out taking the chance.


mro

[Dennyz]

All specials (as far as I know) came with tubeless rims on the front. They are different than the 'E' (and most 'F's). I would not mess around with putting a tubeless tire on an 'E' front rim. Get a tubeless front rim.

I have measured the rear rim and can find no difference between the tubeless version and tube version. Except the bead lock holes.

I ran a tubeless tire on my modified (plugged bead lock holes) for many many miles without a problem.

However, one time far from home, I picked up a nail that tore the casing up before I could get to a tire shop. They would not touch it with out putting a tube in. I finished the trip with a tube (and no bead locks). I put the bead locks back in and have been with a tube since. All said and done, I would recommend getting a rear tubeless rim from a new standard.