[NickJ]

Ducati Scrambler is equipped with Tubeless Dual Sport Tires from Pirelli, 110/80 ZR18 front, 180/55 ZR17 rear.

 

[Hui]

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Ducati Scrambler is equipped with Tubeless Dual Sport Tires from Pirelli, 110/80 ZR18 front, 180/55 ZR17 rear.

That's a cast wheel in the picture but are the wire spoked wheels using tubeless tyres but with a tube fitted, or are they tubeless as well ?
Somebody did post about this but I can't remember what was said.

 

[CookieKing]

I don't think there was ever a true answer only speculation.
[banghead]

 

[Hui]

I'll find out for sure today when at the Edinburgh bike show.

 

[Hedonism]

as far as I know there is tube inside... I'll confirm as soon as the bike will arrive.

in the meantime, check the rear valve, because the icon/FT have angle valve on the rear wheels (I don't know of any tube with 90° angle valve)

 

[Hui]

I checked the bikes out a the Edinburgh show and I reckon the Icon uses tubeless and the Classic and Urban Enduro use tubes.

 

[El Toro]

That's a cast wheel in the picture but are the wire spoked wheels using tubeless tyres but with a tube fitted, or are they tubeless as well ?
Somebody did post about this but I can't remember what was said.

My dealer said they are all tubeless including spoked wheels.

 

[fastwoman]

My dealer said they are all tubeless including spoked wheels.

I really hope your dealer is correct, that would be best of both.

 

[Hui]

My dealer said they are all tubeless including spoked wheels.

Yes, they are all tubeless tyres but with tubes fitted to the wire spoked wheels.

 

[El Toro]

Yes, they are all tubeless tyres but with tubes fitted to the wire spoked wheels.

So......forgive the bleeding obvious question but......how can they be tubeless with tubes in them?

 

[AnotherHobby]

From: Ducati Scrambler Spoked Wheels 96380031A

"With their retro lines, the spoked Scrambler wheels add a vintage touch to the contemporary design of the Scrambler. These aluminum "wire" wheels will further enhance the 1970's look of your Scrambler. Require tube type tires."

 

[Hedonism]

So......forgive the bleeding obvious question but......how can they be tubeless with tubes in them?

because the tyre is the same... his edge could take air inside BUT it will spill from nipples holes. So you can put a tubeless TYPE tyre on this wheels but it will stay flat without a tube inside.

it is possible to SEAL the holes on the wheels and replace the valve, this is made for example by Italian firm Bartubeless.it they will apply from the inside, a polymer skin who will seal the spoke wheels

 

[Hui]

So......forgive the bleeding obvious question but......how can they be tubeless with tubes in them?

You're forgiven, remember, there's no such thing a stupid questions but you may from time to time get stupid answers.

 

[Derek]

There is also the Outex DIY option from Japan

 

[Hui]

I think I've mentioned somewhere already ? my 690 Supermoto wire wheels use tubeless tyres (without tubes), KTM have a patent on the seal but I'm not sure what the patent is for exactly, maybe the mastic type stuff they use ?

 

[Derek]

Yes, you did mention it Hui. It would be interesting to see how they do it.

 

[Derek]

A couple more DIY spoke sealing guides here
Sealing spoked rims to run tubeless tyres Adventure Motorcycling Handbook
KTM 990 Tubeless - cyb

 

[Hui]

Yes, you did mention it Hui. It would be interesting to see how they do it.

Aye Derek, I thought I did but lately I seem to get mixed up between what I've thought, what I've done and what was just a dream ??
I wiped out the first set of tyres quite quick, getting the new tyres fitted from what I can remember there was a black tacky mastic around the rim over the spokes, I never gave it a second at the time.
There's 1700 miles on it now so won't be long before I need another set, I take more notice next time.

 

[Derek]

Hmm, much like the DIY options I just posted.

 

[Hui]

A couple more DIY spoke sealing guides here
Sealing spoked rims to run tubeless tyres Adventure Motorcycling Handbook
KTM 990 Tubeless - cyb

Had a wee look, on my wheels the whole well was more or less flush with black sealant, I'll maybe enquire a Drysdales Perth if I can buy the sealant, there must be occasions when due to loose spokes etc. they will need redone over the life of the bike.