Tubetype tire on tubeless rim

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03 Jul 2011 19:33 - 03 Jul 2011 19:35 #460800 by Brown_Muscle
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Okay...so I have a tubetype tire on a tubeless rim, need advice here, can i simply use a tube with it and call it a day or do i need a new tire? Or am i lucky and can run it as is?? Thanks guys!

PS, i know its in the wrong section...my bad, sent a message to a mod to please move.
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03 Jul 2011 19:42 #460802 by Nebr_Rex
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Does it hold air without the tube?
Running a tube will not hurt a thing.
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03 Jul 2011 21:14 #460824 by Brown_Muscle
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Yes it holds air nicely, i wasn't sure how dangerous it was. I'm kind of frightened as i've had the bike up to 70mph and gone 200 miles on it with this tire, being unaware this whole time it was a tube type XD
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03 Jul 2011 21:16 #460826 by mtbspeedfreak
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Well, you're certainly not going to hurt anything by putting a tube in. I play it safe with tires. ;)
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03 Jul 2011 21:26 - 03 Jul 2011 21:27 #460829 by ELCouz
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Remember you are always two wheels away from hospital ;)

Tire problem on a car pfff no deal....but on a motorcycle it could be deadly or scratchy !:ohmy:
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03 Jul 2011 21:29 #460831 by racer54
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If you are having any doubts or concerns...put a tube in it!!! Nothing beats peace of mind...especially on a motorcycle. Listen to you gut and do what makes you feel safe, at peace and confident in the bike.
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03 Jul 2011 21:39 - 03 Jul 2011 21:40 #460834 by Brown_Muscle
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www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/396/6...aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

That is the tire i have, 100/90/19. It holds air fine, i was worried about the safety. scarily enough i've ridden 200 miles on it and speed up to 75mph :blush: :pinch:

So you guys think it is safe if i were to put a tube in it?
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03 Jul 2011 21:54 #460836 by racer54
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It would be fine with a tube. I plan on doing the same thing soon...
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03 Jul 2011 22:30 - 03 Jul 2011 22:42 #460839 by testarossa
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Please do put a tube in there. You have been lucky that the tire has held air and not slipped off the bead so far. Don't ride another mile before you get a tube in that tire. You loose air suddenly in that front and you're going down.

EDIT: Are you entirely sure that your tire is tube type? Bridgestone makes two versions of the BT-45. The H speed rated version requires a tube, and the V speed is tubeless. The link that you posted is for the H which would need a tube. In either case it would be fine to run a tube, and it would definitely be the safe choice IMO.
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03 Jul 2011 22:35 #460841 by 650ed
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Is the sidewall marked TT (tube type) or TL (tubeless). If it is marked TT by all means install a tube. Ed
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04 Jul 2011 12:06 #460930 by Brown_Muscle
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It says "Tube Type" right on the sidewall, and thanks guys i will buy a new tube ASAP. I was worried I'd have to buy a new tire.
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09 Jul 2011 16:50 #461902 by zed810
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yes you can fit tube type on tubeless wheels as long as you fit a tube the only difference between tube type and tubeless is the tubeless has a airtite membrane to hold the air in.
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