How to Install Tubeless Tires

A complete walk-through of tubeless tire installation on a bicycle, including installing the tire, seating the bead, and adding sealant, as well as some troubleshooting tips.

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Video contents:
00:54 Tools Needed
01:19 Remove Tire
02:08 Install Tire & Sealant (Pour Method)
04:08 Inflate Tire
05:52 Alternate Installation Method (Injection)
07:11 Final Tips

➤ Tools & materials used:
• Tire Sealant
• Measuring Cup
• Soapy Water
• Rags
• Syringe (Alternate Method)


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[captainmcface]

Cracking that joke/wordplay at the end and still not even a hint of a smile. Made my day. This dude is awesome!

[fhowland]

Haha he made mounting the tubeless tire look so easy! I've been swearing up a blue storm for 2 hours now trying to mount a Vittoria tubeless tire on a Stan's rim. Already busted up my hand and broken a tire lever, still can't get the second side of the bead seated.

[leehammond]

I’ve raced road with tubes for 35 years. I can definitely say for me it’s always been all about the bike. I’m ready to move to MTB with tubeless. I don’t want to be one of those that takes their bike to the local bike shop to change my tire!! Gotta learn it.

[brendanpotash]

Thank you Calvin for such a no-nonsense & fast explanation these rather awkward to install tires. Even as a former bike mechanic I always learn something new every time I watch your videos.

[TheDriversPerspective]

Tackling this project for the first time this weekend, thanks for the videos. Super informative and well presented.

[noahwall]

USE SOAPY WATER!!! For some reason I doubted this would make a difference but after failing and using it as a last resort, it made all the difference. (Especially with fat MTB Tires, 26.5 x 2.8) Thank you Park Tools!

[hanshomesteading]

this is the clearest video on going tubeless!

[gatorlife]

Who's better than this guy? My in-house mechanic!

[DeweyHulsey]

Calvin Jones, you are awesome. Thanks man!

[benandrews]

Great video as always. One bit of feedback - the comment “inflate the tire to at least the maximun pressure indicated on the label” got me in trouble. I just blew off a new maxxis dhr II tire after inflating to near 50 psi and leaving it sitting for a few minutes. I stopped inflating as soon as the tire was fully seated and i think my pressure gauge is accurate. Maybe a faulty tire, but I’m very hesitant to get near that max PSI now (was 50 for the tire and my rims).

[PunjabiCyclist]

Solid video on how to install tubeless tyres, thanks Park Tool!!!

[deepakpadwal]

Calvin you are all time favourite teacher / instructor! Liked the way you explained with simple tricks with technical causes. Do’s and Don’t ! Namaste 🙏 from INDIA 🇮🇳

[princecharmonpoirtoi]

I wish I found a video on tubular tires not tubeless... that drove me crazy back in the 80’s!

[Nibblage]

A+ for this one. Procedure completed pain free! Thanks

[mjojrjr]

Very clear and well detailed instruction, Big thanks! I'm just waiting for my Stan's tubeless sealant and I'll be doing this.

[talktim]

great idea to put the tire pressure info near the valve!!

[mannym.andcoyoteridgemtb]

Would the soap affect the funciona of the sealant, and diminished the effectiveness? Thanks, you guys are awesome!

[evogreen]

Thanks for the help, I just installed my first tubeless tire!

[melainkinney]

15 yrs since i rode a bike i'm 52 . i purchased juliana bike for leisure riding never had tubeless tires before my bike arrives in few days . of course new bike has tubeless tires i wanted to know a little how they re act and what to expect . i plan to mainly do gravel park trails backwoods trails no street riding ( unless my daughters change that ) . i'm a indoor bike rider use to be a avid outdoor bike rider mainly rode with the kids I hated the cheap huffy style bikes so i went long term bike never to replace unless stolen friend let me ride there juliana bike well it hooked me . . i think your video educated me enough to grasp modern tubeless tires is there any sealant that would be good to use i won't be riding winter months is there anything to winterize these tires when hanging in the hallway ?

[kevinl]

Great! I was going to go to a bike shop to change out my tires but I’ll do it myself now.