What pressure should I run ?
You should be able to run tyre pressures around 5-10 PSI lower than usual. However the lower the pressure, the more chance of rim damage or tyre roll off. If your tyre pressure's are run too low, this will adversely affect the bike handling during hard cornering or on off-camber sections of track. Check the tyre pressure before each ride.
How do I prevent the valve stem from blocking ?
Rotate the wheel so that the valve is positioned between the 4 and 7 o’clock position and give time for any sealing liquid to drain out of the valve stem before deflating or inflating the tyre.
How will I know when to top up the sealing liquid ?
If your tyre starts to loose air and needs to be continually re-inflated, chances are you need to add more sealing liquid. You can use an old spoke as a dip stick through the valve stem (with valve inner removed) to confirm if there is any liquid left.
Check liquid level before each critical race or ride. During summer check every 6-8 weeks.
How do I know that rimskinz will work with my rim and tyre combination ?
If you have high quality box section rims, just test the tyre by fitting it to the rim, if it's a snug fit then it will work. If it's not a snug fit then try another tyre.
Is it OK to use with kevlar bead (folding) tyres ?
Yes but all Kevlar beads are not created equally, some are are not strong enough to be used tubelessly. Especially on 29" MTB wheels, but most 26" MTB we've tested work fine. It's a good idea to first install the kevlar tyre with an inner tube and leave overnight before installing.
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