Valves for asymmetric tubeless rim
03-01-20, 10:14 PM
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Valves for asymmetric tubeless rim
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?
03-03-20, 12:31 PM
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Did you put the wheel under water, under pressure to verify it is leaking at the valve? (soapy water works too).
My idiotically repetitive problem solver suggestion for any tubeless problems are skinny stripper latex rim strips. Helps get a good seal everywhere for me.
My rims are a little asymmetric. If it is leaking at the valve, make sure the rubber is seating well inside the tire (and that they fit snuggly) My difficulty is getting the o-ring on the outside to seat well with an asymetric wheel. But I guess the latex rim strip is preventing it from leaking in my case. Didn't Hunt give you some valves to fit?
My idiotically repetitive problem solver suggestion for any tubeless problems are skinny stripper latex rim strips. Helps get a good seal everywhere for me.
My rims are a little asymmetric. If it is leaking at the valve, make sure the rubber is seating well inside the tire (and that they fit snuggly) My difficulty is getting the o-ring on the outside to seat well with an asymetric wheel. But I guess the latex rim strip is preventing it from leaking in my case. Didn't Hunt give you some valves to fit?
