The Key To a Flawless Tubeless Tape Install

Avoid the bubbly mess of installing Tubeless tape with a simple trick to get it installed perfectly. In this video, I will show you how to flawlessly installed tubeless tape so you end up with a reliable tubeless setup.

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SECRET TIP to Flawlessly Install Tubeless Tape AT HOME
The Key To a Perfect Tubeless Setup
The Key To a Flawless Tubeless Tape Install

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[ragged]

Just my 2 cents here, but I try get rim tape that doesn’t cover the rim bead. When you need to change tires and use the tire lever it will sometimes peel that bit of rim tape off which will either interfere with future beading or damage the current rim tape leading to you having to re-wrap the entire rim again. Just cover the middle and let the tire sealant do the rest 👌🏻

[aLboOGieZ]

Another quick tip, when taping keep the roll physcially on the rim while rotating, the rim will naturally guide the roll of tape while putting tension on the rim

[kasu]

You're a genius!! I have installed tubeless tires a few times but have never thought of using my bike as a wheel stand. Thanks I will give it a try next time!

[jeremyking]

I've never gone around more than once and only overlap a few inches. I would not use tape that wide, it shouldn't go up where the tire bead sits. like previous comments state, it will rip or wrinkle when levers are used to install/uninstall tires.

[jamesmoore]

the stretch and application under max tension is the key. Nice one

[gwynnlyell]

Dang you, using the tire lever. I have always used the ends of my fingers, OUCH!! Thanks, that is sweet. I also always snug it into the bottom/center of the rim. Thanks again, you saved my pinkies on my next install.

[georgehsu]

Clever! I like it. Another thing I did was to pop in an old tube and inflate it with the tire overnight. The pressure pressed out all the bubbles.

[BloodyClash]

sounds promising. first try i did it loose and just pushed it in with my thumb after i applied. the result is that the tire loses air on the spokeholes. will try your method

[zombierider]

Thanks for the help bro! My gravel bike wheels need new tape after over 1500 miles :D. Vid was clear, chill and to the point, def earned a subscription!

[peterawesomeness]

Awesome video. Great camera angles that let us see your technique! Thanks!

[kevinclark]

Interesting on your wrap start/stop. I watched the Stan’s video earlier and they said to start opposite the valve hole and only do just over 1 full circumference (~3” overlap) so only 1 layer is over the valve hole.

[klyyoung]

Very helpful. Can you cover inserting the valve stem, adding sealant, and installing the tire as well? It'll be nice to see the whole process done properly.

[AllanPhillips]

A very helpful and concise guide - thanks!

[ChrisSmith-bihs]

Best video I've seen on doing this. Cheers. 🙂👍

[dan]

So many experts in the comment section lol . Great video mate, I’ll be using this as a guide when my hope fortus arrive .

[northkyt]

Good tips, will try that next time I have to re-tape. Thanks.

[danielpajkic]

Thank you so much for this awesome method i did first try and it seald perfekt. How would thought such a simple method is so efektiv. Thank you🙏🙏

[kgStuntTeam]

Great tutorial! Thanks for uploading. 💪

[CHAT]

Excellent video!!! Very helpful!!! Thanks!!!!

[yeboscrebo]

Is the tire supposed to mount on top of the tape like that? I thought you weren’t supposed to cover the rim bead