The only tubeless tape you need and how to install it

[@mulletthehunter7163]

Nothing like watching the instructional video after the event!

[@sumguy116]

The wiggle is key, I'm surprised most other videos don't mention this.

[@alvingalut1492]

Like the song says, "wiggle it, just a little bit..."

[@DrLol07]

I have an older set of Mavic wheels that were always problematic to set up for tubeless. Decided to use this tape with a set of new valves and tires, and it's been the easiest setup I'vs had in years. Highly recommend this tape

[@jimbojet8728]

I just used this rimtape on my gravel tyre tubeless wheels. I am surprised how easy it was to install. Easy to line up as you rotate the wheel, just before sticking down that section the little wiggle to ensure correct placement and rotate again for the next section. It really was that simple . My Muc off valve was easy to place too. It seated correctly and inflated first time, with my muc off sealant. I was very pleased. Thank you muc off, the kit isn’t cheap but it works for me.

[@SaschaRissling]

Had a problem with a road wheelset and it was leaking. Switched the tape to yours and it all worked immediately. Also using the sealant. No issues ever across 25-40mm rims. Love your stuff!

[@jimbojet8728]

Oh and the muc off wheel rim glue and sealant cleaner is excellent too. I have all this kit for my next tubeless install and a few more after that too. I’m confident it’ll all work for me again.

[@mucoffltd]

We are glad to hear it! // Muc-Off

[@ciprianhurmuzache7816]

22mm wide rim,25 mm rim tape,installed it like in the video,no problems at all,highly recommend this! Many greetings! Thank you for a high quality product.

[@edtilston9137]

The Glue and Sealant Remover is unreal. A job I was dreading was an absolute breeze….a massive ‘recommended’ from me!

[@mucoffltd]

We love to hear it // Muc-Off

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

What's curious - is that, while the usual practice is to remove the non-tubeless that many rooms ship with, some manufacturers recommend to leave the tape on and to apply a tubeless tape on top of it. I tend to think, that's not a terrify sensible idea, but WTB and / or Vision disagree.

[@RupDawgs]

Whatever happened to the Muc Off Adhesive Remover? Did you discontinue that product?

[@FRamirez1A]

Why do you have to start in the opposite side of the valve and why a 45 degrees cut is recommended? Thank you so much.

[@stevetdesigns]

For the valve reason, I assume the reason is so that it overlaps where the valve gets installed. This allows the valve to hold the overlapped tape nice and tight against each other so no sealant gets underneath it. The 45 degree part probably isn't as important but it might allow it to stick to the tape better as the cut is at an angle, making the seam longer.

[@huntstyle]

I honestly don't think either matters. Maybe having a double layer over the valve makes a difference? But probably not. I think the main thing is just to overlap it a decent amount, so that if the end happens to peel up a bit, it remains sealed overall. I've always cut mine straight across, and never had issues there.

[@אילוןפרחי]

thenk you very much abaot this vidao

[@hlobend2111]

are tapes rated for maximum air pressure? Thanks.

[@MurrayC]

Failed at my first attempt as I didn't clean the rim well enough, now done with sealant cleaner and scotchbrite for the most stubborn sealant

[@StennyD]

How do you know what rubber insert to use?

[@hauntyoo]

I have 23mm rims and 23mm tape, but when the tape is pushed against the rim, it leaves few mm gaps between the edges of the rim and the tape. Is this ok, or should the tape be right at the edge of the rim? Or is it enough that the tape covers the spikeholes? Thx

[@mucoffltd]

As long as it's pressed down you should be fine!

[@JeffSinon]

Do I need one layer or two on a road bike? The video doesn’t specify, nor does anything on your website or the literature that comes with the tape, but most tubeless tutorials I’ve read suggest two layers due to the higher pressures.

[@AverageDadAdventures]

I've read 2 layers for Road/Gravel bikes and 1 for MTB.

[@Chris._P._Bacon]

Using tubeless rims, but I installed tubes anyway, had a puncture on the side wall, cut so big, no sealant would've fixed that, but I used a patch to do a little fix, so that I could ride to the nearest bike shop and get a new tire and was able, got a new tire and rode back to the bike trail and replace the tire, mind you, I also had replaced the tube before, when I did the quick fix on the tire with the big sidewall cut. Anyway, can you imagine "how", I would've fixed that w/o a pare tube and able to find a bike shop and buy a clincher tire? Because we know that hardly, hardly, any shop has 'em tubeless tires, not o mention they're so expensive......but 2nd time in 30 years of riding, not bad. It would've been with a tubeless.

[@patrickmatakoepan915]

What's the reason behind the 45 degrees cut on the rim tape?

[@mucoffltd]

Hi Patrick, this is to ensure you properly bond the tape as you are taping on to a curved surface. Thanks//Muc-Off

[@moustaphabaya7887]

hello, just got the tubeless conversion kit and have already failed twice on the taping job. My rim inner width is 21 and my tape is 21. Does this mean I should get the 25mm tape? Thank you very much for the vid.

[@welshboyuk7651]

This is what I want to know. What did you end up doing? My inner rim width is 27mm

[@moustaphabaya7887]

@@welshboyuk7651 I have another set of rims that are 27 and I used 30mm and it worked perfectly! Good luck on your tubeless journey! I managed to change my off road set but my road wheels are still tubed 😁

[@welshboyuk7651]

@@moustaphabaya7887 thanks so much for replying, I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to work out how and what to get etc lol. Thanks again much appreciated 😊🙏

[@moustaphabaya7887]

@@welshboyuk7651 no problem! Get back to me here if you’re wondering anything else, I might know and I might not 😅

[@mattiacorallo8138]

starting from the opposite side of the valve seat how many turns do I have to do around the rim before returning to the starting point and fixing the tape with the adhesive? Best Regard

[@TracySwenson]

I failed on 2 rims. Took it to the bike shop and low and behold you have to have tubeless ready tires. My rims (OEM) say tubeless ready but my tires, also OEM, did not. Bought the tubeless ready tires (different bead style basically) and they are working fine. The experts (trolls) will say yea dumb ass, that's obvious. But for those that see their rim saying tubeless, be sure to make sure the tire says so too.

[@WhosPhotoTube]

I have found some non-tubeless tyres have worked and another just blasted pink fluid all over the backyard :-) make sure your Mums washing is not hanging out to dry, so stick to what it says on the tyre.

[@unkle-user]

All I need to know, thanks.

[@marcosad2]

how about for 35mm internal width rim? will the 35mm rim tape be enough?

[@T-rick]

For ibis s35 rim it has been very frustrating to use this thin rim tape. Very deep asymmetrical rim channel has left tiny air bubbles all over as I press the tape into the rim channel. Should've gone with a thicker rim tape.

[@cleardentman]

my fat bike rim is 80mm wide. can I overlap the tape ? thoughts ?

[@ricksvic6062]

Single wrap on road wheels too?

[@mucoffltd]

Our tape is very tough and enough for 1 1/2 times round.

[@rajindernijjer]

Help plz. I had tubeless ready bike but when I went to making it tubeless it's leaking from the alloy seam. Do I need to take the oringnal tape off and start again? Or?

[@mucoffltd]

Hey Raj, unfortunately it seems that way. Your best bet would be remove the old tape, clean up the area using our Glue & Sealant Remover then re-apply new Rim Tape, ensuring the tape is tightly fitted on the rim as shown above. Then proceed with the rest of the tubeless setup. Let us know if you have any further questions // Muc-Off

[@TheQuikMix]

so I've got a 17mm IW rim. Do I use 17mm tape or go up to 21mm? Some advise adding 2-5mm to your ID to choose tape width

[@vulcan4d]

Doing it the 3rd time around, real pain in the butt. Air is leaking, but I sont see sealant. All i can think of it's the tape. Gonna do it again after a good cleaning.

[@Kathikas1]

Just put a tube on - cut it open around the greater circumference, spread it out, put the tyre on top, inflate and trim off the excess rubber No tape needed, no adhesive problems, no sealant needed, no need to fit a new valve and a maximum of 15 mins out of your day (often called ‘ghetto’ or split tube)

[@VeloSyndicate]

Why is it that you don’t offer your tubeless rim tape on the US site? I’m in need of new tubeless rim tape and wanted to try yours out. Let me know how I can obtain some.

[@mucoffltd]

Apologies for the delay. These are now available in the US: us.muc-off.com/collections/tubeless-presta-valves/products/muc-off-rim-tape

[@blacksrondoichannel7389]

Tq

[@antstechstuff1784]

Ah i didnt press it down into the centre of the rim but its all sealed up now

[@ojaisherpa]

my mucoff tape had no adhesive. it was not sticky at all😢

[@welshboyuk7651]

If my inner rim with is 27mm would I need 27 mm tape or slightly smaller?

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

27mm or slightly WIDER. Not narrower, thus.

[@welshboyuk7651]

@@LeoInterHyenaem thank you much appreciated 🙏

[@eur0is]

tape does not stick

[@EphraimSyriacus]

I pumped up the tire but it keeps leaking air. Must I remove the whole tape or can I put another layer on top of it?

[@mucoffltd]

Hey! Where is the leak coming from?

[@EphraimSyriacus]

@@mucoffltd I think I didn't apply the tape as good as you and that it leaks air from underneath the tape.

[@EphraimSyriacus]

I removed the tire. It has some air bubbles in the middle of the rim where the spokes are but at the edges it is good and I don't see anything that is loose there.

[@EphraimSyriacus]

Maybe it leaks at the valve? So to rephrase the question: A: if I put a piece of approximately 30 cm over the valve, will that help or is that useless? B: or do one new layer on top of the old layer? C: remove the whole thing and start anew?

[@hollenjoe]

@@EphraimSyriacus Add a layer of electrical tape all around the rim to complete the seal , check out syd and macky tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4STZWqHesmSq68

[@wallyedmonds8199]

For a 36mm internal rim ? 35 tape

[@Racingrock-lo4mk]

Ya that will Be fine

[@therealSIRBOOM]

Just to be clear, you can start anywhere on the rim (so long as it's in-between two spoke holes and you start a spoke hole or two away from the valve to ensure the valve is seated in a solid piece of tape). And the 45* cut is totally unnecessary -- probably just some kind of convenience thing to remove the tape later easier when it needs to be refreshed. Never done that, never needed to. The finishing tape is also unnecessary as you will overlap the tape sufficiently to accomplish the same effect, but nice to have I guess. I suppose it could help prevent the liquid sealant from eventually loosening the final edge of the tape, but I've never seen that happen on my applications.

[@thegrannyringmtb1818]

All was good but then a month of the bike sat in garage and sealant has got under the tape from the end.

[@sparksksp]

using a 23mm internal width rim should I use 25mm or 28mm?

[@syjones9726]

I’d go for 25mm dude 🤙🏻

[@Adephx]

Sorry, isn't the accepted industry standard to use 35mm tape on 30mm channel rims, so that it covers sidewalls as well?

[@marcclish]

I’ve just applied my tape and it does not stick down properly, more does it have the right amount of stretch to fit the contour of the rim, when you push your thumb in the centre to create the seal both sides of the tape lift up with the tension and won’t stick back down.

[@jptothetree]

Sounds like maybe your rim isn't quite clean enough, which is why the tape is having trouble sticking.

[@marcclish]

jptothetree Thanks for the response.. I cleaned the rim thoroughly with sticky stuff remover then rubbing alcohol just to make sure.. I bought stans tape and it went on without any issues.

[@scottwashington7879]

@@marcclish probably has to do with the depth of the rim. If the rim bed is not as recessed it'll more better more than likely. Stans might be more flexible and works better

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

Either an incompatible rim, a dirty rim, an old or dusty tape - or you will need to stretch the tape a little more (make sure to tape in the direction of the wheel's movement), install a tube and ride for a few weeks, before removing the tube and winding up the tubeless setup.

[@marcclish]

@@LeoInterHyenaem oh boy, I’m so glad you’re here, I’ve been waiting a whole year for years his moment.

[@tommyreboul3529]

Il n'y a pas de colle sur la bande.... ATTENTION arnaque

[@brenomate8185]

What a ball ache of a product

[@gwinspear1]

Not impressed with the remover.

[@huntstyle]

Just use rubbing alcohol

[@HannyDart]

im sorry. worst install-experience ever. next time its going to be gorilla tape again.

[@drewbosland4461]

DO NOT BUY THIS RIM TAPE SUCKS

[@mucoffltd]

VERY STRONG OPINION. Sorry you feel that way... it seems that other people on this thread disagree with that statement but thanks for the feedback all the same // Muc-Off

[@videoID2]

Operator difficulty.

[@huntstyle]

What exactly do you feel sucks about it? I have Stan's, too, which is thicker, but doesn't seem to stick as well. Both have sealed the rim, though.