Extreedoc
Big Landy Fan
I've just fixed a leaking tube by going tubeless on one wheel as the tyre was a tubeless one to begin with. Problem is, now that I have done it I'm not sure I feel that it is safe. The tyre is not as tight a fit on the tubed rim as it would be on a tubeless rim and if I suffered a blow-out the tyre would very easily find its way into the well of the wheel and control would be more difficult.
I remember that this was a recognised problem back in the early days of tubeless tyres and was dealt with by the introduction of proper tubeless rims which have a much tighter fit on the bead and also a raised ridge inside to help hold the tyre in place. I'm not even sure if fitting a tubeless tyre with a tubed rim is legal? Comments? (Putting aside the question of leaking rivets vs welded construction).
I remember that this was a recognised problem back in the early days of tubeless tyres and was dealt with by the introduction of proper tubeless rims which have a much tighter fit on the bead and also a raised ridge inside to help hold the tyre in place. I'm not even sure if fitting a tubeless tyre with a tubed rim is legal? Comments? (Putting aside the question of leaking rivets vs welded construction).