I recently installed new tubeless tyres on my road bike.
You can read all about it here.
The tyres installed without issue and I was able to inflate them without the need of an air compressor. My bike pump was able to inflate the tyres, and I inflated them to about 110 PSI to get them to seat. Riding pressure is, according to the side walls, 87 PSI.
Background.
- While I did inflate the tyres to 110 PSI, only one tyre/rim 'snapped' in to place.
- After applying soap and water to the tyres/rims, I could see bubbles from where the air was leaking out
- I went to a LBS and asked them if I needed to use a compressor to blast air in to the tyres/rims to get the 'snapping'
- I explained about the soap/bubbles. In fact, some soap/bubbles was still on the rim when I arrived.
- The LBS told me that without sealant, the bubbles was 'normal'
- Not all tyres will 'snap, crackle, pop' when they are seated
So...
- I put Orange Seal in both tyres
- I rode 150+k and the tyres seems to be holding air ok during the ride
- The next day I took my bike down and had to add approx. 10 ~ 15 PSI to the front tyre
- There is no leaking of sealant on the ground (I hang my bike)
Question:
- Should I be concerned about the loss of 10 ~ 15 PSI overnight?
- If the tyres held air during the 6hr 150k ride, can I consider them seated?
- Was the LBS right about needing the sealant to stop the air from leaking?
Thank you.