Tyres

[tintin40]

Can 'UST Tubeless' be used with inner tubes? As i think i have bought UST but not sure.
Please help

 

[Vitorzip]

Yes, it can. Perfectly safe, or even safer, because UST tires have a stronger and less thinner wall...

 

[tintin40]

Thanks. The Cont web site says it folding no mention of UST but on the back of the box It mentions UST :? so i was confused (again)
Thanks Vitor mate

 

[FairfaxPat]

tires

It should say UST somewhere on the tire-if it doesn't it probably isn't. On the other hand, if they are tubeless, why don't you mount them that way? If you don't have tubeless rims you can buy a STANS rim strip with integrated valve stem and the STANS sealant. I have used tubeless for several years and have had NO flats. Also, if it gets really rough, you can lower the pressure to the low 30's without worrying about pinch flats, as there is no tube to pinch. Lastly, tubes can weigh 100-200 grams each and are no longer necessary.

 

[Vitorzip]

Re: tires

It should say UST somewhere on the tire-if it doesn't it probably isn't. On the other hand, if they are tubeless, why don't you mount them that way? If you don't have tubeless rims you can buy a STANS rim strip with integrated valve stem and the STANS sealant. I have used tubeless for several years and have had NO flats. Also, if it gets really rough, you can lower the pressure to the low 30's without worrying about pinch flats, as there is no tube to pinch. Lastly, tubes can weigh 100-200 grams each and are no longer necessary.

I agree. Since started running on UST never had a flat anymore. Just have to add a good sealant (Stans, for ex.) and no more flats, really...

 

[tintin40]

Thanks chaps. I've looked on the tyre. No UST on it. I like tubes. Plus i run 30's psi already and only had punctures when ran silly Maxxis 310 tyres. With Conti non.
so will try this Conti speed King 2.1 'black chilli supersonic' fingers crossed

 

[REKIBorter]

so will try this Conti speed King 2.1 'black chilli supersonic' fingers crossed

Mmmm, nice ... let us know what you think of them, want to try these myself. Currently using Conti Vapor 2.1 very impressed, good for everything - mud, wet, dry, hardpack. Not good on road they wear out fast.