How To Fit Tubeless Tyres: Top Tips from a Pro Bike Mechanic 

You should also make an instructional video on how to make an instructional video. There is so much bad work out there that it is really refreshing to see such a quality piece of work. I rarely sit through a 30minute + video all the way, but this one was worth it. Thanks!.

Jim is by far the best RU-vid racing mechanic I've seen He's deeply knowledgeable, explains clearly and has a fine sense of humor. I learned so much.

This guy is awesome. Wish all tutorials on all topics were this thorough.

I have been running tubeless on my road bikes for 6 years, but I still learned a lot from this video. Thanks Jim for all the tips. And thanks Dave for introducing Jim to a wider audience

This made me realize that I really seemed to have cut some corners when I did this to my bike. Your instructions were way more detailed than other videos I'd seen

10 out of 10. This is the best video on any bike subject that I’ve seen.

Superb clear instructions that have convinced me to stick with clinchers and that tubeless is a massive scam ball ache with no meaningful advantages over what came before for the average cyclist.

This man has a Ph.D. in bikes. Such a thorough and eloquent explanation. One of the absolute best tutorials I have seen. Thanks from Washington DC.

Good way to find the middle of the valve hole to put pick through is to shine a light or cell phone light through the bottom of the hole.

Brilliant video again, you are the first person to mention double wrapping the tubeless tape, makes sense now.

the best video on dealing with tubeless tyres

THIS was the best video about Tubeless Setup I‘ve ever seen!

You've got a gift for teaching. Great video!

That‘s absolutely perfect. Thank you!

It took until the end of the video for me to understand how tubeless tires work. The sealant stays liquid inside the tire "forever," and if the tire is punctured, that sealant plugs the puncture. What a great invention!

You go for your future. I will stick with the solutions which allow me to fix a pinch in 5-10 min alone on the side of the road on a dark rainy day.

The best tutorial on tubeless I came across recently. I stil feel that tubeless has its challenges and do hope industry will come up with some better "fitting" between rim and tyre as ultimately this is the main issue.

The gold standard among tubeless tyre tutorials!

Re: valve cores - I've found methylated spirits are great for cleaning latex sealants spills, residue and clogged valve cores. Haven't had to replace a valve core yet, but I've pulled them out, cleaned them with metho and put them back in

Just bought a pair of tubeless wheels and tyre, this video has explain everything I will come up against, thank you so much for your informative video.

As someone who is about to take the plunge into the world of tubeless for my roadbike, this has by far been the best installation video by a long way. Very much appreciated👍

Exactly what I needed, informative, clear and into detail!

This was master run through for wheel set up. Awesome work. THANK YOU!

Great instructional video Jim. One aspect you didn't cover is the method you use to remove the old dried-up sealant inside the tire before adding a fresh supply.

Best video on this topic. Wish I’d seen it before I made a mess of installing the tyre on my road bike.

Thanks for the video. It's always a pleasure and convenience to watch bicycle videos from a British rather than an American for me . I'm happy that I can understand you without subtitles which is very unlikely with Americans. ♥️

A very comprehensive video. Well done. Lots of tips and tricks that I did not know. Thanks for making this video!

This is so pleasant to listent to. Calm and educational. No hysterical editing or some dude screaming "Hello and welcome to my channel!" Lovely!

Thank you for this video. Just finished my first tubeless setup and it went very well.

Best presentation for tubeless, You never know everything about tubeless!

For such a thorough video I'm surprised you skipped over the installation of the valve stem nut.

What a great detailed video. Definitely made a rider new to tubeless tires a lot wiser. Thank you!

Thank you! This is the definitive video about Tubeless installation. No need to search for another one, as Jim said everything that can be said on the matter

I like the blue minimalist artwork on the wall

Wish he was mounting a GP5000 tire. Those things are brutally tight.

Best how-to on tubeless and trust me I've watched a number of videos from the top channels. Thank you.

This is the best explanation of the process of tubeless installation that I have seen.

I’ve seen quite a few of these set up videos, this is much more practical and detailed, thanks.

These videos are perfect. A highly competent presenter just talking you through the procedures and pitfalls. Brilliant.

Very interesting, I’ve been a mechanic at some level all my life, but I still felt I learned something from watching this especially the bench vise jig. My very next job in the workshop is to make one.

Simply amazing. You are the best teacher by far in any category I watch. I’m going tubeless soon and now I am not as anxious. I know it’s not easy but at least I see what to do. Thank you.

Excellent video, Jim!

Thanks for the vid. Makes me want to keep to inners

Thanks for the video) Definitely one of the best vids on youtube! Had problems with Tesa not stiking to the rim at first 20cm making bubbles, but then worked around.

Fantastic video tutorial, but the real winner is that ultra quiet air compressor!😂

Thanks for a really informative guide. Appreciate you taking time out to make it.

This is, by far, the best tubeless installation video I’ve found. I recently purchased a new road bike with a tubeless system, which is driving me nuts with slow leaks in the front and a rear wheel that won’t hold more than 30-40 psi. I’ve retapped and installed both twice since I’ve purchased the bike and still have problems with the rear tire holding more than 30-40 psi. I’ve only taped the wheel with one layer, two with the overlap at the stem area. I’ll try retaking with an additional layer next time.

This is the best video I've seen by a country mile!! Excellent!!

The best in-depth how-to for tubeless I've ever watched. A job well done!

Just switch to tubeless on my gravel bike and this video was such a big help. Clear instructions from start to end with on hands video. THANKS!!!!

What an excellent video. Comprehensive, informative and well explained. I’m a newbie to tubeless and that was just the ticket.

Thank you!! You’re fantastic at explaining everything about tubeless tires. Now I understand! Cheers, mate!

I installed tubeless on my gravel bike yesterday and watched a fair few videos as a result. This was the best by far. Clear, concise and really good tips. Thank you.

Just looking into going tubeless on my gravel bike … this video is inspiring… thank you 🙏🏻

Thank you very much for such a detailed video. I was able to set up my tubeless tires with no problems.

This video is the gold standard.

This is by far the most informative video on this topic. Well-structured and well-explained!

I have absolutely no intention of going tubeless but watched this video to see the master explainer at work

your video was my lifesaver;-) The advice to just add some more rounds of tape sorted out my issue of just not getting air into some of the tyres. What I found is using a full shot of co2 cartridges sets them nicely - haven’t got a compressor. Thanks for your video!

I've done it using a pocket pump and it worked well

This was a well done vid. I have a great hack, (no bodge) that I've learned that I thought I'd share. We all know the valve stem area is typically where a lot of leaks exists. We've all seen people use pliers to try to tighten the stem nut. Cut a very small piece of lightweight inner tube, small, small enough to stay only in the rim bed. It can't extend up onto the rim shoulder or touch the hook or non hooked part of the rim. Install the little piece of inner tube between the rim tape and whatever other valve stem seal you are using. Immediate fix. Not a single molecule of O2 escapaing. Thanks for the good video!

The info on how to fix the issue of leaking air, was very helpful, more rounds of tape!

This is the best video about tubless installation... Man you are good!!!

Great video! Much more informative than others. Thank you.

Excellent video, covered lots of typical pitfalls and best practices

Best video I’ve seen explaining tubeless install. Thank you.

Thank you for a great video! a few tips/notes: your local drugstore/pharmacy will give you for free a couple of plastic syringes with the same diameter as the valve - just place the tip of the syringe over the valve and slowly press - 98% will easily go in the tire and a couple of spilled drops is no big deal. Once the tire bead has been set once, instead of injecting through the valve, one can break the bead in one small place and inspect how much sealant is still in the tire and add more if necessary. If the bead has already been set once it usually re-inflates without any problem with a floor pump. A lot of complaints about the complexity of this vs. a tube but... mountain biking in Colorado I haven't had a flat since 2013 (11 years ago) so... it's worth it. In general, make sure both the rim and tire are "tubeless compatible" or "tubeless ready" for best outcome although you will find heaps of people that have made tubeless work with non-compatible bits in one way or another. Some people carry a tube to insert if the system fails (removing the tubeless valve), if you have a larger puncture/cut and lose all your sealant some people carry a little 2oz bottle of sealant to replenish after repairing with a plug (bacon strip) and/or boot ($100 bill works well).

Thanks, this helped me figure out why my tyres weren't inflating after replacing sealant, more tape required !

Thanks, helped a lot. FYI you can use the tools he shows, or just loosen it with some pliers and then take it off by hand. Worked great for me!!

Beautiful instructional video…one of the best I’ve seen. Very thorough AND entertaining. Well done!

A 1" paint brush also usefull for applying the soapy water, great video.

These are a great series of videos.

Thanks a lot. The best Tubeless learning video i have seen by fare, and i have seen meny.

I found this video when I hit a pothole the wrong way and had to clean out and replace the sealant in a wheel for the first time. By far the most detailed explanation of the process and materials I could find. Well done!

Long video but it's a really good explaintion, the best I ever have seen

Thank you Jim. Excellent "how to" on tubeless tyre prep. 5 STARS !

Amazing video. Just managed my first tubeless installation without any issue, thanks for the great guidance !

One of the best videos, I’ve watched.

Excellent demonstration, thank you

Loved watching the video. Super great explanations, great details. Also I love your soothing voice! I use inner tubes with my regular road bike with 25mm tires. I don't see benefits of tubeless in standard road setup, I think tubeless makes sense for tires with width above 28mm but below that it's probably better to stay with tubes - at least it works for me. I use very light tubes (Tubolito) and I find this is the best combination for my use - very light, good rolling resistance, good puncture resistance, and easy to fit. But if I had a gravel bike tubeless would make total sense. thank you!

Wow, just wow! Thank you so much for this video. I might just have enough courage to give tubeless a try!

I've been using tubeless for about 2 years now. I had a very stubborn new tyre that just wouldn't seat against the rim properly, constantly not being aligned to the curve of the rim. This detailed and thoughtful video gave me the tips and techniques I needed. Thanks Jim your maintenance videos are now my first port of call for knowledgeable and well delivered maintenance advice. And David's bike reviews aren't bad either. LOL. And always great to hear his comparisons against the TCR.

Without a doubt the best cycle maintenance videos out there Jim! Please keep them coming. Your delivery is perfect! One question. What size compressor are you using and do you have any recommendations? Quieter the better!

I don't have tubeless wheels nor am I going to have them anywhere near in the future but I still enjoyed these clear and well thought out instructions.

Thanks for a very thorough and helpful guide. Comprehensive without being heavy. Just got two gravel tyres on that I gave-up-on a few weeks ago, in despair.

just did a tire change, and this is the video that covers it all so far, good job, 😁👍

Thank you for another excellent presentation!

Excellent step by step instructions to do a tire install correctly. Clear, thoughtful and detailed. Thanks!

By far the most educational video on how to fit tubeless. Thank you !

Good video!! Glad to say I do all that and it works, 9 times out of 10. Occasionally, a wheel/tyre combo will be awkward.... And that Schwalbe Easy fit tyre mounting fluid works.

@jimthebikeguy thanks for this comprehensive vid. I just completed my first tubeless set-up. Piece of cake. Loved the waggle dance bit

I have seen many videos about setting up tubless. But this is the best one by far! 👍

Absolutely superb 👏😀. I haven’t yet made the switch to tubeless, but this video has convinced me that it is just a matter of following your excellent instructions. Thanks!

What a brilliant, well explained video!

I’ve watched a number of videos on tubeless tire installs. Hand down the best I’ve watched. Expecting my new carbon tubeless wheels in a few weeks. This will be my guide.

I remember the days when putting a tyre on my bike only took Mr 5 minutes... this is stupid man ... bring back the good old days when things were easier....

Mannn you did a amazing video. Save my dream of having tubeless after many efforts failed.thank you so much for the wisdom. Keep up the good work. Appreciate your helpful video.

Thank you for this well made video. This should help me making my new bike tubeless when it comes in. Well done indeed!

Just to echo what's already been said here, very patient, detailed and clear explanation, nicely done

This video is awesome! Good advice and demonstration for cyclists who wanna diy your tubeless tyres. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾