Can these rims take tubeless tyres?

[JonnyF]

I'm replacing the very old tyres and tubes on my very old Nouvo MX that I occasionally use on the farm. 

 

When I removed the old tyres and tubes, the rims look like they can take tubeless tyres. Anyone know for sure? The research I've done looks like they can.

 

Here is a cross section of the rim. There is only one hole in the rim for the valve.

 

 

Here is a diagram that leads me to believe the rims can accept tubeless hookless tyres.

 

 

Anyone know for sure?

[MartinL]

There isn't "only one hole in the rim for the valve", there are LOTS of holes for spokes too which would permit the escape of air.

 

Use tubeless tyres by all means BUT use an inner tube too.

[JonnyF]

20 minutes ago, MartinL said:

There isn't "only one hole in the rim for the valve", there are LOTS of holes for spokes too which would permit the escape of air.

 

Use tubeless tyres by all means BUT use an inner tube too.

It's a mag wheel. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DILLIGAD]

29 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

It's a mag wheel. 

 

 

Then its possible.

 

 

 

 

 

[Kwasaki]

It's cheaper to stick with tubed tyres and inner tubes. 

 

If punctured riding around on a farm just stick another inner tube. 

 

With a punctured tubeless tyre your probably end up putting an inner tube in that to. 

[JonnyF]

2 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

It's cheaper to stick with tubed tyres and inner tubes. 

 

If punctured riding around on a farm just stick another inner tube. 

 

With a punctured tubeless tyre your probably end up putting an inner tube in that to. 

Punctured tubeless tyres are much easier to fix, no need to remove the wheel/tyre, a 2 minute job.

 

Also seems to happen much less often with tubeless. 

[Kwasaki]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Punctured tubeless tyres are much easier to fix, no need to remove the wheel/tyre, a 2 minute job.

 

Also seems to happen much less often with tubeless. 

Up to you,  don't forget the standard 65psi tyre pressure. ????

[Hummin]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Punctured tubeless tyres are much easier to fix, no need to remove the wheel/tyre, a 2 minute job.

 

Also seems to happen much less often with tubeless. 

Make sure you clean your rims before putting new tubes, and check for stones or any sharp edges or simular. Buy heavy duty tubes from Irc or Duro half price of Irc, or any other brand

[Hummin]

12 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

Up to you,  don't forget the standard 65psi tyre pressure. ????

65 yes ????

 

Told my mech at Honda Big wing I wanted 38 at my back tire and 34 in front. He put 55 and 45 psi

Edited February 22, 2023 by Hummin

[MartinL]

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

It's a mag wheel. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look on the wheel rim. It will probably have some ID marks cast into it. Look for 'WM' or 'MT'.

 

Might be 'WM xxx' or 'MT xxx'.

 

xxx will be a number - 2.5, 3.0 for example.

 

If it has 'WM' >>>>> tubed tyre only or tubeless tyre WITH A TUBE.

 

'MT' >>>>> suitable for tubeless tyres.

 

If there is no ID marking - be safe and assume tubed type tyre only.

[Kwasaki]

1 hour ago, Hummin said:

65 yes ????

 

Told my mech at Honda Big wing I wanted 38 at my back tire and 34 in front. He put 55 and 45 psi

Well don't tell about Honda Big Wing they say they can't do anything to my bike because it's obsolete. ????

 

 

[brianthainess]

24 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

Well don't tell about Honda Big Wing they say they can't do anything to my bike because it's obsolete. ????

 

 

Surely that wouldn't be to sell you a new bike Nah couldn't be 

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

Up to you,  don't forget the standard 65psi tyre pressure. ????

...and nitrogen!

[Kwasaki]

7 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Surely that wouldn't be to sell you a new bike Nah couldn't be 

Nothing like that. ????

Long story but then found out many Honda parts are obsolete and mechanics can't fit aftermarket parts and wouldn't order for me parts that are available.

Red Barron in Bangkok are a great help and get parts for me. 

[Kwasaki]

4 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

...and nitrogen!

That use to start long threads.  ????

 

The car tyre shop that will do big bike tyres that I go to only got air but would use Nitrogen in bike tyres if available.

[Liverpool Lou]

1 minute ago, Kwasaki said:

That use to start long threads.  ????

 

The car tyre shop that will do big bike tyres that I go to only got air but would use Nitrogen in bike tyres if available.

Don't start!