Tubeless Tire Install-Won't Seal
06-17-11, 12:38 PM
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Tubeless Tire Install-Won't Seal
Have a new set of Hutchinson Intensive tubeless tires, with Cafe Latex stems and sealant. Can't get the valve stem sealed properly, keeps bubbling sealant around the stem and losing pressure. Anyone had this problem, and even better yet, figured out a fix?
Thanks VERY much for any thoughts/sugggestions, been struggling with this for a couple of days now.
Thanks VERY much for any thoughts/sugggestions, been struggling with this for a couple of days now.
06-17-11, 04:38 PM
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I would suggest using a different sealant. The best I've found so far is a homemade mix of 1 part latex mold builder, 1 part automotive green slime, and 2 parts water. You may still get some bubbling, but it WILL eventually seal.
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Never used Caffe Latex valve stems; you might try Stan's stems, which I've used a bunch of, and make sure they're really tight. For that matter, make sure the valve stem you have is really tight. Of all the Road Tubeless tires I've put on, I've never had issues with valve stems, and have used Shimano, Stan's, and a few cut out of old tubulars.
