Suitable compressor for seating tubeless tires

[icebiker]

Looking for a small compressor to quickly seat tubeless tires. Would this one do? Not looking to spend a lot.

 

[JDurk]

That works. I've used my Bostitch brad nailer compressor in the past. However, lately my regular old floor pump has been doing the job pretty well.

 

[The Kalmyk]

In addition, hit the inside of the rim with soapy water.

 

[icebiker]

Ok got the compressor but having difficulty getting the air into the tire. I am using a presta/ schrader adaptor and air is flowing from the compressor hose but it isn’t entering the tire. I suspect it’s because the knurled nut is getting pushed back by the air 🤷‍♂️? And if I remove the valve core how would the air chuck release air if there’s no pin in the valve stem to trigger air release? I’m sure I’m doing something wrong. Any suggestions?

 

[shrpshtr325]

buy a presta style inflator for the compressor and remove the valve stem. https://www.amazon.com/CycloSpirit-...1&sprefix=presta+tire+inflator,aps,102&sr=8-3

that said i rarely need to remove the valve stem anymore (i also have a ridiculously overkill compressor for tubeless tires)

 

[Cassinonorth]

I'll sell you mine for that price. I'm trying to get one of the ultra quiet ones cause I'm in a confined space.

 

[Red Mosquito]

I'll sell you mine for that price. I'm trying to get one of the ultra quiet ones cause I'm in a confined space.

I have this one, I was blown away by how quiet it is.

 

[icebiker]

buy a presta style inflator for the compressor and remove the valve stem. https://www.amazon.com/CycloSpirit-Digital-Universal-Inflator-Auto-Select/dp/B07JXSSJYR/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3V1AGP33BTESV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rk6Nt3o_KnQyTpCrg_SaP1OM_yNKXZcXcB0x5aZw2_Y6q4B3NY2DaI8q5MB7rf53M6llwMiq9PHWQmsMeo8dI359zAaUR9X1-cx_eUk0OTapf9P9vSgyRxNC-FCnd-MjA0bSbQKimZPVqgwhKpCoYoxOf8LvIrGWcbpY1Djv3muPYeDM7gOOFNKLNgP5MAxRXWg71S5mNKU6ygrYqNuyhvUkuF_8te1lC-DUs78QQoQ.O6hAOIcU3RcWo0-fSz3Mc2AtcixedNgUQaXgMgvvBHE&dib_tag=se&keywords=presta+tire+inflator&qid=1763927951&sprefix=presta+tire+inflator,aps,102&sr=8-3

that said i rarely need to remove the valve stem anymore (i also have a ridiculously overkill compressor for tubeless tires)

Thanks, mystery solved. 👍

 

[shrpshtr325]

Thanks, mystery solved. 👍

once you buy one you will never go back to inflating tires with a pump like some sort of peasant (at least when you are at home)

 

[teabagger11]

This is my hack...

 

[Bikeworks]

I have this one, I was blown away by how quiet it is. View attachment 272378

Looks a lot like my Makita. Wonder if they built it for Husky? Mine is very quiet as well

 

[pooriggy]

Or you could just remover core and push the blower tip in. Once you hear the tire pop, its seated and you don't have to worry about losing air when you remove tip from core.

https://www.harborfreight.com/blow-gun-with-safety-tip-and-rubber-tip-63577.html

 

[Ryan.P]

I just stick the chuck from the compressor hose right on the presta with no valve core , works every time. But only needed for continental dh tires everything else just a hv floor pump is more than enough

 

[icebiker]

I just stick the chuck from the compressor hose right on the presta with no valve core , works every time. But only needed for continental dh tires everything else just a hv floor pump is more than enough

I tried the HV floor pump technique following this video but couldn’t get enough of the bead to manually seat before pumping.

 

[Fire Lord Jim]

I have this small quiet compressor.

I use this in my garage and also at the Bike Exchange. However, for seating tire beads it rarely does the job. It's great for inflating but does not deliver the SCFM to consistently blow the bead on. It also is bad for running an impact wrench. For bigger jobs I have a loud 30 gallon compressor in the barn. Quiet compressors with high SCFM are expensive.

 

[slingblade_uhhuh]

Found that removing the valve core and inflating w/ the nozzle is the quickest way to seat tubeless.

Also have been slowly moving away from tubeless. And returning back to lightweight tubes (w/ removable valve cores) and filling them w/ the right amount of sealant. Quick install; the sealant appears to last longer; and I don't need to scrape sealant boogers out of the tires.

 

[Patrick]

This is my hack...
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Like this, can kinda work with both hands and still squeeze the trigger.
I might have to do this, I have that trigger with the barb head to attach.

When I was working in the auto industry, the tire machine had a foot pedal for setting the bead.
(also you could stand back!)
Always thought about getting one for the bike - never found an economical one.

 

[Jeremy]

Not a compressor, but I bought this thing and it pops on any tubeless tire I try to mount. I put in 130psi with a floor pump, and that is more than enough to pop on a 2.4- 2.5 tire. I usually remove the valve core for max air flow. Then once the bead sets, I cover the valve with my finger to keep the air in and then quickly screw in the core.

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[asm]

Not a compressor, but I bought this thing and it pops on any tubeless tire I try to mount. I put in 130psi with a floor pump, and that is more than enough to pop on a 2.4- 2.5 tire. I usually remove the valve core for max air flow. Then once the bead sets, I cover the valve with my finger to keep the air in and then quickly screw in the core.


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I have the Airshot which looks the same as this one. It has always worked for me as well.

 

[a.s.]

Did your compressor come with this?

If so, electric tape a rubber tube to the end like so…

Simply remove the valve core and blast away!

*Note: I didn’t remove the valve core. This is for demonstration purposes only. 😁