Carbon wheel tyre changing advice.

Just got first full carbon bike with carbon wheels and looking for advice on what not to do and to do when changing tyres. The wheels are Giant SLR1,s and they have come set up as tubeless, I always carry a tube just in case but don't want to look a complete idiot if I do get a bad flat that won't seal and I can't get a tube in or replace the tyre. Also do I need to get tubeless ready tyres or will normal clinches be ok. Cheers.
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Seems to me not to matter what your wheels are made of.
I picked up the Defy Advanced Pro 1 this week and dying to get out on it. SLR1 tubless wheelset included.
Would be interested in the info you found on the website if possible?
My LBS put some of that sealing gunk inside. He advised to carry a tube and cartridge at all times as usual, and if the sealant doesn't work on a puncture, then you need to basically break the seal all the way round the wheel and replace with a tube as normal. He also said be careful with the valve because they are expensive to replace.
Are you looking to replace the tyres in general, or did you just mean when the worst happens?
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/news/ ... yres/20956
Cant you ask the missus to follow behind you in a car with the spares needed?
1. Practice removing and fitting your tyres without using levers so the rims don't get damaged.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkPbGfZoZCY
2. Carry 4 or 5 sheets of kitchen roll in your tool kit to wipe off the sealant.
3. Once you repair or replace the punctured tyre, if you inflate it with a carbon dioxide canister to get the beads to pop, remember to deflate before re-inflating with air. Carbon dioxide will react with the sealant and eat its way through the rubber.