Getting tyre off tubeless rim
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So my tyre has a cut in it which keeps opening when riding, tried a tyre worm but it won't stay in as the pressure (70psi) keeps forcing it out.
So tried to remove the tyre from the rim....not a f chance, fully deflated the tyre is stuck to the rim bed and won't move, rang the wheel maker (hunt) and they said to leave it in the sun for two hours....(in the UK !) luckily I bought the wheels from a local bike shop, so will be going back to get the tyre off.
It worries me, though getting a cut to big to fix, I won't be able to get the tyre off to get a tube in, is this a character of all tubeless rims or just Hunt carbon rims !?
So tried to remove the tyre from the rim....not a f chance, fully deflated the tyre is stuck to the rim bed and won't move, rang the wheel maker (hunt) and they said to leave it in the sun for two hours....(in the UK !) luckily I bought the wheels from a local bike shop, so will be going back to get the tyre off.
It worries me, though getting a cut to big to fix, I won't be able to get the tyre off to get a tube in, is this a character of all tubeless rims or just Hunt carbon rims !?
I had exactly the same with superstar components carbon rims, fitted with schwalbe tyres (racing ralph front and rocket ron rear) and set up tubeless by my lbs.
When they wore out nothing on earth would shift them off the rim. In the end I had to cut both off with a Stanley knife. Contacted superstar who said "all our wheels are within tolerance, try a different brand of tyre..."
...which I have - continental- but I've gone back to using inner tubes. The stans fluid seems to act as a glue, and now I'm stans-free I can get the tyres on and off using my usual trail kit levers. The weight gain over tubeless is minimal and I prefer the peace of mind that I wouldn't be left stranded miles from home with a tyre I couldn't remove.
When they wore out nothing on earth would shift them off the rim. In the end I had to cut both off with a Stanley knife. Contacted superstar who said "all our wheels are within tolerance, try a different brand of tyre..."
...which I have - continental- but I've gone back to using inner tubes. The stans fluid seems to act as a glue, and now I'm stans-free I can get the tyres on and off using my usual trail kit levers. The weight gain over tubeless is minimal and I prefer the peace of mind that I wouldn't be left stranded miles from home with a tyre I couldn't remove.
Just found the answer.
https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/blogs/news/living-wit...
Bascically you fit them and forget getting them off until worn out.
https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/blogs/news/living-wit...
Bascically you fit them and forget getting them off until worn out.
ked cut through them with a razor blade then stick you finger in them and peel them off. If they are glued good you will need a lot of brute force. Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff