You tubeless guys, what tape are you using?

[pcxmbfj]

I've used a variety of tape on mtb wheels with no problems.
I usually re-tape if cleaning the sealant off the rims has edges coming loose.

On the road only wheels that don't require tape.
Not enough history to prove worthiness.

[ikecycke]

I just skip the middleman and buy standard Tesa tape. I think the model number is 4289. It's 25mm wide and looks exactly the same as Stan's. Should run you about $15 for a 60 yard roll.

[Bentley]

I use 3M 8898, it works as good and I get a big roll for the price of a kit, I can do multiple wheels for a lot less.

I think we get caught up in the "brands", Stans, DT Swiss, Orange Seal. Do you really think they have a "tape plant"? I am sure that there are a few companies that have the equipment to make tape, and make it under contract. They change the color, maybe the thickness or amount of adhesive, at the end its basically the same. Save the money

Ray

[shovelhd]

None.

[YesNdeed]

Originally Posted by Bentley

I use 3M 8898, it works as good and I get a big roll for the price of a kit, I can do multiple wheels for a lot less.

Just curious, what rims/tape width are you running this tape on? I'm going from Stan's 25mm to this stuff at 24mm (Pacenti Forza/SL23 V2 F/R). I'm not too concerned over .5mm on either side, but figured it's worth an ask.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by shovelhd

None.

There is probably someone asking questions about tubulars somewhere on the Internet if you wanted to contribute something.

[Fatty]

Originally Posted by ikecycke

I just skip the middleman and buy standard Tesa tape. I think the model number is 4289. It's 25mm wide and looks exactly the same as Stan's. Should run you about $15 for a 60 yard roll.

I tried that very tape. Didn't have any luck getting it to stick to anodized rims.

[Fatty]

Originally Posted by YesNdeed

I've been using Stans for over a year, 2 layers, and I have to re-tape quite often. What I don't do is install a tube first, then seat the tubeless tire, as mentioned here. I will be trying that after next my re-tape. This is for a road setup, to be clear. I now use one layer of black Gorilla, then one layer of Stans. Works great, but I haven't given it a long term test.

Has anyone tried Scotch 8898? I'm due for a refill, so when looking for tape I came across it. Some say it works great. For $6.67 shipped, I figured I'd give it a try https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Film-S.../dp/B00C0Z21PK.

I've used filament tape in a "ghetto" setup with great success. One layer of filament with one layer 3M electrical tape over the top. This was on a mountain bike so lower air pressure.

[Tony]

Originally Posted by Fatty

I've used filament tape in a"ghetto" setup with great success. One layer of filament with one layer 3M electrical tape over the top. This was on a mountain bike so lower air pressure.

I see flag waving and 'hands on hips' attitudes coming!

[shovelhd]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

There is probably someone asking questions about tubulars somewhere on the Internet if you wanted to contribute something.

Ultegra 6800 wheels
Shimano RS61 wheels

Neither require tape.