Workshop wisdom

How to maintain a tubeless tyre setup

- Oscar Huckle

There are lots of advantages to tubeless tyre setups. The sealant inside should seal most small punctures without you ever noticing, and you can run lower pressures, which improves ride comfort and grip.

However, a tubeless setup requires semi-regular maintenance to keep it performing at its best. The last thing you want to happen on a ride is to experience a puncture that doesn't seal.

In this guide, we'll take you through how to top up your sealant and check your tyre for any wear and tear.

You will need:

• Fresh tubeless sealant

• Tubeless injector/syringe (if you don't want to remove the tyre)

• Cable tie and scissors

• Tyre levers

• Track pump

• Valve-core removal tool
  

As a general rule, we'd advise topping up your sealant every three to six months. We'd also recommend fully removing the tyre for inspection once every 12 to 18 months.