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2011-02-18 12:37 PM

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Subject: TubeLESS race tires
Good afternoon all,

I have matched aluminium rim Hed 3 clinchers for which I require new tires. I normally use Michelin.

But I've been pondering using tubeless tires

My reason is the Hed 3's would seem particularly well suited to these and I am "assuming" that there is a weight/ride quality benefit.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a 700x23 tire(s) or reason not to use - too complicated for race day?

Failing this, as mentioned I've been using Michelin Pro Race, what is the general consensus (should 1 exist) for the current clincher race tire of choice.

Thanks in advance

2011-02-18 1:52 PM
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Subject: RE: TubeLESS race tires
Unfortunately it's not that simple... the rim needs to be designed to function with tubeless tires, and unless HED has very recently changed, I don't think the HED3 is compatible. To my knowledge, Fulcrum, Campagnolo and Shimano all has wheels designed for tubeless.
2011-02-18 6:32 PM
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Subject: RE: TubeLESS race tires
Go to stans no tubes and they sell hutchinsons that are tubeless ready and should work on your H3. I would ask them.
I have used this setup on a set of velomax wheels with said tires for a year and a half and have been very happy with them. No flats, or any problems and at 220 I can run 90 psi in my tires and the ride is noticeably better. If you don't like it just put tubes in and use the tires that way. John.
2011-02-23 9:14 PM
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Subject: RE: TubeLESS race tires
I have to agree I have been running stans tubeless on my SS MTB, my SuperX Cross bike and now my SuperSix Road bike.  Knock on wood but I have a ton of miles logged and not one flat.  I am diligent about making sure I have gooo in the tires but the advantages are great.  I know that there are kits that allow non tubeless wheel to be run tubeless; which you will have to check out; but if it works I would totally give it a shot!!  I am sold 100%.
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