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Tubeless valve removal

  • 07-07-2013 11:02pm
    #1
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭


    The Ultremo tubeless I bought are supposed to come with a valve removal tool (integrated with the sealant bottle). No sign of it. The presta valve on the Shimano wheels doesn't look like the kind that can be removed by pliers. Is there an easy way to get the core out or should I just buy some sort of valve removal tool? Have a bad feeling is going to be some sort of straight forward answer.

    By the way, for anyone buying these, despite supplying a substance that makes the tyres slimy enough to easily slot in, the last bit took a huge amount of effort to sit on. Tyre levers were essential. One of the tyres leaked air between 60-80psi, but seemed happy enough after that point. Whether I've damaged something I don't know but there was no audible hiss after 100psi. So my morning spin tomorrow will tell the tale. I really don't fancy trying to remove the tire in the middle of NCD to put in a tube.


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  • #2
    triggermortis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    You should be able to get a valve removal tool in any motor factors for a few euro. There should be 2 flats on the valve for one to fit over ( or pliers to fit over)


  • #3
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    Turns out Shimano really don't want you to use sealant with their wheels. The valves they provide with the Ultegra wheels cannot be removed.


  • #4
    studiorat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭studiorat


    You can't just pour a little in to the tire before mounting the last of the bead on the rim?

    I have Mavic rims, the valve doesn't come apart so I just pour a little into the tire before I finish mounting it. Mind you my tires are about 2" wide.
    Mind also leak until they come up to pressure without the fluid inside.


  • #5
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    I had considered it. It's a little annoying as the front tyre is definitely not sealing fully and empties after a few nights. I'll give it a shot.


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