I have heard some good things about that setup. I did try a tubliss front about 3 or 4 years ago, right before a week-long trip. While installing the front, as soon as I went to inflate the high pressure inner tube, it let loose with a torn (maybe defective?) valve stem. Maybe I did something wrong, but I didn't want to trust it for my once-a-year trip, so I went back to a tube for that trip, and I never tried it again.

But it did seem like it would be a good setup. I just couldn't really trust it after that. And since I have never actually even gotten a flat with my tube setup, I figured I would stick with what has worked for me all these years.

One thing I did fine appealing with tubliss is that if you did get a nail puncture like you did, as long as the carcass was not torn or otherwise damaged other than the puncture, it might be possible to repair it with a plug which would be very simple. But I never got that far, though. Never even got out of the driveway.

 

Nobrakes, that's definitely right on the use of a plug. I pulled that nail out and the Stan's tubeless sealant seemed like it would seal the nail hole. However, not wanting to risk it, I put a plug in the hole 10 minutes later...see pic. I wore that tire out with the plug in place with no problem.

Redpillar, it comes with its own built-in rim lock attached to the hardshell.

 

subscribed for future reference... Thanks OP

 

Just a quick heads up, I forgot to mention this important detail the first go around, but I went back and edited the original post to include it.

Don't forget to periodically go back and check the torque on the rim lock nuts. They tend to work themselves loose over time. I just checked mine from a set that I did a while back and they were way loose. An overly loose rim lock is like having no rim lock at all = flat tire. Also, this reinforces the need for a torque wrench - eliminate the guesswork, make sure they are tightened the right amount.

 

Hey NoBrakes, did you use size 1.6 in the front?

 

Holy hell, I just put a set of the ultra heavy duty tubes on and put on a single rim lock. The tubes are so freakishly thick I didn't think I was going to be able to thread it between the tire and tube. Lol......not to mention pulling the valve stem through.

I'll run this setup for a bit with the D606 tires and see how it goes......thanks for the information.

 

Yes. If in doubt, the rim lock size should be stamped on the rim near the valve stem hole.

 

More good info.