tubeless on non-welded rims?

[marciero]

How well does this work? I've read that sealant may or may not seal the gap. If the rim tape extends all the way to the rim wall, thereby forming a seal with the tire bead does this pretty much take care of things?

[oldpotatoe]

How well does this work? I've read that sealant may or may not seal the gap. If the rim tape extends all the way to the rim wall, thereby forming a seal with the tire bead does this pretty much take care of things?

Velocity has been selling tubeless rims w/o a welded seam for a while and it works fine. When they make them, they 'seal' the joint.

From Velocity-
This process uses a joiner extrusion that fits perfectly inside the internal cavity of the rim, which is chemically welded in place once the rim is aligned to be perfectly round and flat.

[Mikej]

its fine.

[marciero]

Great. I like Velocity even more.