Torn tubeless rim tape

Ferrals

Trying to go tubeless I've put a little slice int the rim tape. It's over one of the spoke holes so the tyre won't inflate and the sealant doesn't seem to be able to cope with it. Will it be ok just to put a small patch of extra tape over the hole or will I have to pull off the tape and re-do it?

Also, I know you can put a tube in for tempory repairs, is it ok to ride for a few days on a tubeless rim with a tube in? Want to ride all weekend so may not get a chance to fix before hand!

benpinnick

It might hold, it may not. Try it! If it works it should be ok for life. You can run tubes as long as you like it won't effect anything.

Ferrals

Nice on thanks. Will pop a tube in an sort it out when I've eaten to much to ride over Xmas :-)

jimothy78

Given that my non-tubeless-ready rims are being run tubeless with nothing more than electrical tape covering the spoke holes, I reckon you'll be alright patching that split with just about anything you like

Ferrals

Yeah I figured that, just with brand new wheels wanted to make sure. Worst comes to the worst I'll have to pull the tape off and start again!

bigmitch41

Gorilla tape works well.

stubs

My front wheel has this stuff on at the moment because I had run out of expensive yellow tape. Its been on 6 months and works fine.

1 inch Cross weave tape