The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: dziadzu42 on November 22, 2015, 02:14:24 PM

Title: Hey tubeless tire converters...
Post by: dziadzu42 on November 22, 2015, 02:14:24 PM

How about telling how you prepped your rims to accept  a tubeless valve, and what valve (size, manu. etc) you used.

Title: Re: Hey tubeless tire converters...
Post by: mrclubike on November 22, 2015, 10:56:04 PM

Here is a thread I did about it when I switched from Metzeler's to Avon's
Like I said in the  thread I am very happy to be rid of tubes.  ;D

Title: Re: Hey tubeless tire converters...
Post by: montmil on November 23, 2015, 07:46:52 AM

Tubeless running on my 1981 R65 for years without any issues. Have forgotten the source but have valve stem with a slight angle that gains space between stem nozzle and wheel web.

Check on-line for the stems. Specs will tell you what dimension the rim opening must be. Obviously, you'll ream and fit the stem from the interior prior to mounting the tire.

Title: Re: Hey tubeless tire converters...
Post by: Ed Miller on November 23, 2015, 12:29:22 PM

It would be nice if somebody would make a thread on the conversion and put it in the technical/FAQ section.  I'm tempted to do mine almost every time I change tires.  

Title: Re: Hey tubeless tire converters...
Post by: montmil on November 23, 2015, 04:59:14 PM

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It would be nice if somebody would make a thread on the conversion and put it in the technical/FAQ section.  I'm tempted to do mine almost every time I change tires.  

I wouldn't mind doing that but I don't plan on a tire swap anytime soon.

Title: Re: Hey tubeless tire converters...
Post by: Matt Chapter on November 24, 2015, 11:17:12 AM

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I wouldn't mind doing that but I don't plan on a tire swap anytime soon.

Finally decent weather.. shouldn't you be piling up the miles?  I know I'm trying to while I have the chance.