Tubeless Compatible Wheels - Which Tyres?

thegibdog
thegibdog Posts: 2,106
edited November 2013 in Road buying advice
Just purchased a new Ultegra wheelset from Ribble (they were under £200, I couldn't resist any longer!). Didn't plan on running them tubeless but thought I'd at least explore the options. The wheels will likely be used on the summer/race bike.

Interested in hearing the opinions of people on here who run/have tried tubeless. From what I've read there's no real weight saving and the cost seems higher than normal clinchers but is there a noticeable improvement in ride quality? Do they roll better? Does using them with sealant virtually eliminate punctures?

For those who have tubeless compatible rims which tyres do you run?
https://gibworth.mypixieset.com

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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    I've run Atoms, Fusion 2 and 3s, Intesives, and Bonty R3s (25mm)

    The Fusions were pretty good. I didn't really notice any difference between the 2s and 3s, although the 3s seemed to be better quality. Atoms were lighter but no grippier and wore faster, so of the Hutchinsons, I preferred the Fusions. The Intensives were okay but a bit wooden and less grip that both the Atoms and Fusions.

    Then I tried the 25mm R3swhich were excellent and my favourite but , again, wore quite quickly, which was annoying.

    I've got some Ultremos to put on next so we'll see how they go.
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  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    Thanks for the response maddog. I'm not sure I find paying a premium for quick wearing tyres particularly appealing, do you find a significant improvement in the ride compared to standard clinchers?
    https://gibworth.mypixieset.com
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    I thought the schwalbe ZX weren't tubeless ready?
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  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    There is a tubeless version:

    http://road.cc/content/review/95313-sch ... less-tyres
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  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,217
    Hi thegibdog,

    I posted a similar question in Road General recently under the title 700c Tubeless Wheels and Tyres, there are some answers that may interest you.
  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    Cheers DJ.
    https://gibworth.mypixieset.com
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    thegibdog wrote:
    do you find a significant improvement in the ride compared to standard clinchers?

    I like to run lower pressures, mainly for grip, so tubeless works well for me there. But it's close. If tubeless was the same price as a clincher+tube then it would be a simple choice but you do pay a premium over clinchers. On the rear wheel I think tubeless is the way to go as that carries more weight and gets bigger impacts and has a big influence on comfort, but I'm so-so on the front, and sometimes run a Evo Corsa clincher+latex tube at 90psi without any problems.
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