Assymetric gravel wheels wont seal
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Assymetric gravel wheels wont seal
I am having a heck of a time getting panaracer gravelkings to seal on my new hunt rims. I have retaped twice so am pretty sure its not the tape and have tried a couple of different valves. Best guess, because its the only difference between these wheels and others I have set up with out issue, is that the valve hole is offset from centerline so the valve isnt seating correctly. Any recommendations for valves specifically designed for asymmetric rims?
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I am having a heck of a time getting panaracer gravelkings to seal on my new hunt rims. I have retaped twice so am pretty sure its not the tape and have tried a couple of different valves. Best guess, because its the only difference between these wheels and others I have set up with out issue, is that the valve hole is offset from centerline so the valve isnt seating correctly. Any recommendations for valves specifically designed for asymmetric rims?
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So when you say seal, do you mean they leak air out quickly, or do you mean you can't get the beads seated? If it's a leak issue, you need to find out where the leak is. If it's blowing out a spoke hole, it could be the valve, it could be the tape.
Kinlin recently switched their design on the XR31, where the disc model (no brake track) is now asymmetric. I had no issues getting tires to seat or seal. I continue to recommend Velotubes valves regardless of wheel type, they're all I use.
Kinlin recently switched their design on the XR31, where the disc model (no brake track) is now asymmetric. I had no issues getting tires to seat or seal. I continue to recommend Velotubes valves regardless of wheel type, they're all I use.
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I had trouble with Diamondback Blanchard rims whose center channel was off center. The side with the wider shelf would seat fine but the side without would just flutter. best solution was using Continental tires which are tight. Second best solution was to put a tube in, inflate and seat, then break the long-shelf side to wiggle out the tube and the stem in. Might not be possible with little road bike tires.
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The tires seat fine and will inflate. Air escapes around the valve, hence my question about valves. I have retaped and double taped with Stans tape and have had no trouble getting other wheels to seal up with this approach. The only difference between these rims and others I have used is the offset valve hole so am asking whether there is something there I am doing wrong.
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I have set up two sets of the Hunt 4 season wheels with the valves that come with them and haven't had any problems with leaks. Tubeless valve stems need to be really tight to seal properly. I push on the rubber part with my thumb, while tightening the nut, and then rock the stem back and forth a bit and tighten some more. The process leaves me with an indentation on my thumb from pressing on the valve.
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I have set up two sets of the Hunt 4 season wheels with the valves that come with them and haven't had any problems with leaks. Tubeless valve stems need to be really tight to seal properly. I push on the rubber part with my thumb, while tightening the nut, and then rock the stem back and forth a bit and tighten some more. The process leaves me with an indentation on my thumb from pressing on the valve.
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PS: Use Orange Seal.
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I have set up two sets of the Hunt 4 season wheels with the valves that come with them and haven't had any problems with leaks. Tubeless valve stems need to be really tight to seal properly. I push on the rubber part with my thumb, while tightening the nut, and then rock the stem back and forth a bit and tighten some more. The process leaves me with an indentation on my thumb from pressing on the valve.