DIY Tubeless: Split Tube Method

Trying out split tube tubeless for the first time.

[@boulderink]

I used this method just now to make my kid’s 20” wheels tubeless. Awesome that this works. I bought the Joe’s no flats conversion kit for my own bike, and the rim strips that came with that made me suspect that this should work. Thanks for the clear instruction. I did need some soapy water on the inner tube to get the tire to seat properly.

[@icantgivecredit871]

This seems like a great method (and I know it's been used for decades), but I'm guessing there are a couple caveats. For one, I would assume if the tire goes flat that the process would have to be repeated in its entirety. The same goes for when it comes time to refresh the sealant. I also wonder what happens if the tire is burped. Isn't it possible that the edge of the tube in that location may slip back behind the tire bead and release all the air? I can see how this is great for stubborn wheels, but I wonder if it's worth trying other methods before using this method. Still, this one has the advantage whereby it's very unlikely it will allow sealant to leak out. Thanks for creating a tutorial for this procedure regardless, as it's much nicer viewing a video tutorial than some text description in a forum.

[@vasukumar4085]

Thanks it works

[@dolbydarma]

Been using this method for years on my fat bike. Thousands of miles without issue. Might try it on my gravel bike now.

[@SolarizeYourLife]

Heck, you should not need a 4" tube if you split it... should only need a 2.5" tube.....

[@tonykwelch1]

I understand this method was developed to a mimic tubeless setup. Tubeless eliminates snake bite flats on the tube.
Do you get snake bite flats with this? It's the same thing facing the rim.

[@CONFUCIUS-f2x]

That's a good idea. Will try it. 👍

[@JWReynolds96]

How wide is this rim? I might give this a shot on my stock wheels from an 86 Hardrock. Running 2.3 Maxxis tubeless ready tires with a tube but have been having issues with tubes recently

[@Hansssxcholo]

Any updates a year on?

[@tinkerbike2510]

At some point I under it and swapped around wheels and tires, but it held up to that point!

[@londonpickering8675]

Any update?

[@tinkerbike2510]

Trails have all been closed unfortunately but I’ve been checking regularly and it hasn’t lost any air.

[@londonpickering8675]

@@tinkerbike2510 I am going to give it a try. Thanks for posting.

[@tinkerbike2510]

@@londonpickering8675 go for it! I have no doubts it will work well.

[@jack1potato]

4 ads to get through this video. Wtf UA-cam 😂