Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Why does your tubeless tire keep losing air? A reliable tubeless setup depends on more than adding sealant and inflating the tire.
In Part 2 of our tire installation mistakes series, SILCA's Josh Poertner breaks down five common tubeless tire installation mistakes and explains how to avoid them. From poor rim tape installation and incorrect tubeless valve setup to tire mounting, tire lever use, bead seating, inflation pressure, and sealant distribution, small setup details can make the difference between a reliable tubeless system and a tire that keeps losing air.
Josh explains why rim tape is often the source of tubeless leaks, how valve installation and tension affect sealing, why starting and ending tire installation in the right place matters, and why proper bead positioning can make tire installation easier. He also covers what to watch for while seating and inflating a tubeless tire and finishes with a bonus tip on how much sealant to use and how to distribute it throughout the tire.
Whether you're setting up tubeless road, gravel, or mountain bike tires or troubleshooting a tire that won't hold air, understanding how the rim tape, valve, tire bead, pressure, and sealant work together can help you find and prevent common tubeless problems.
▬▬▬▬ Links & Resources ▬▬▬▬
SILCA TPU Inner Tubes: silca.cc/collections/tubeless-collection/products/tpu-tubes
SILCA Tire Levers Premio: silca.cc/products/tire-levers-premio
SILCA EOLO 2-in-1 Tire Levers / CO2 Regulator: silca.cc/products/eolo-2n1-tire-levers
SILCA Tubeless Rim Tape: silca.cc/collections/tubeless-collection/products/ultimate-tubeless-tape
SILCA Ultimate Sealant - silca.cc/products/ultimate-tubeless-sealant
SILCA Synergetic: silca.cc/products/synergetic-wet-lube
Watch Part 1 - Top 5 Tire Installation Mistakes: youtu.be/3QYqWkxMitU
Japanese Awl - amzn.to/4bdFIvK
Pipe Cleaners - amzn.to/48OB2e1
▬▬▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬▬
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - #01 Poor Rim Tape Installation
03:37 - #02 Incorrect Valve Installation
07:08 - #03 Starting & Ending in the Wrong Spot
08:51 - #04 Incorrect Tire Lever Usage
10:24 - #05 Failing to Seat Tire Properly Prior to Inflation
13:11 - Bonus: Tubeless Sealant Amount & Distribution
15:01 - Final Tips & Outro
▬▬▬▬ Follow for more ▬▬▬▬
Subscribe to the SILCA Velo YouTube Channel: / @silcavelo
SILCA website: silca.cc
SILCA blog: silca.cc/blogs/silca
Instagram: instagram.com/silca_velo
Facebook: facebook.com/SILCAvelo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/silca-velo
▬▬▬▬ Follow for more ▬▬▬▬
Subscribe to the SILCA Velo YouTube Channel: / @silcavelo
SILCA website: silca.cc
SILCA blog: silca.cc/blogs/silca
Instagram: instagram.com/silca_velo
Facebook: facebook.com/SILCAvelo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/silca-velo
▬▬▬▬ ABOUT SILCA ▬▬▬▬
Founded in Milan in 1917 and now based in Indianapolis, SILCA is renowned for its passion for cycling. Led by cycling industry leader, Josh Poertner, the brand has expanded from the iconic SuperPista pump to a full range of high-end cycling tools and gear, collaborating with UCI World Tour teams to enhance cycling performance. SILCA combines tradition with innovation, inspiring cyclists to enjoy both riding and maintenance.
▬▬▬▬▬ Credits ▬▬▬▬▬
Created by SILCA
© SILCA
Metro scratch sound effect from freesound_community by pixabay.com
Crickets sound effect from blender_abstract by pixabay.com
Bozuk plak Sound Effect by EMİRCAN ALP from Pixabay.com
DEFLATING TYRE by freesound_community from pixabay.com
#SILCA #TubelessTires #BikeMaintenance #diy #howto #roadcycling #gravelcycling #mtbcycling
▬▬▬▬ DISCLAIMERS ▬▬▬▬
SILCA participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide content creators with fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Do you have any questions, tips, or tubeless tire installation problems Josh didn't cover? Let us know in the comments section below!
▬▬▬▬ Video Overview ▬▬▬▬
Why does your tubeless tire keep losing air? A reliable tubeless setup depends on more than adding sealant and inflating the tire.
In Part 2 of our tire installation mistakes series, SILCA's Josh Poertner breaks down five common tubeless tire installation mistakes and explains how to avoid them. From poor rim tape installation and incorrect tubeless valve setup to tire mounting, tire lever use, bead seating, inflation pressure, and sealant distribution, small setup details can make the difference between a reliable tubeless system and a tire that keeps losing air.
Josh explains why rim tape is often the source of tubeless leaks, how valve installation and tension affect sealing, why starting and ending tire installation in the right place matters, and why proper bead positioning can make tire installation easier. He also covers what to watch for while seating and inflating a tubeless tire and finishes with a bonus tip on how much sealant to use and how to distribute it throughout the tire.
Whether you're setting up tubeless road, gravel, or mountain bike tires or troubleshooting a tire that won't hold air, understanding how the rim tape, valve, tire bead, pressure, and sealant work together can help you find and prevent common tubeless problems.
▬▬▬▬ Links & Resources ▬▬▬▬
SILCA TPU Inner Tubes: silca.cc/collections/tubeless-collection/products/tpu-tubes
SILCA Tire Levers Premio: silca.cc/products/tire-levers-premio
SILCA EOLO 2-in-1 Tire Levers / CO2 Regulator: silca.cc/products/eolo-2n1-tire-levers
SILCA Tubeless Rim Tape: silca.cc/collections/tubeless-collection/products/ultimate-tubeless-tape
SILCA Ultimate Sealant - silca.cc/products/ultimate-tubeless-sealant
SILCA Synergetic: silca.cc/products/synergetic-wet-lube
Watch Part 1 - Top 5 Tire Installation Mistakes: youtu.be/3QYqWkxMitU
Japanese Awl - amzn.to/4bdFIvK
Pipe Cleaners - amzn.to/48OB2e1
▬▬▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬▬
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - #01 Poor Rim Tape Installation
03:37 - #02 Incorrect Valve Installation
07:08 - #03 Starting & Ending in the Wrong Spot
08:51 - #04 Incorrect Tire Lever Usage
10:24 - #05 Failing to Seat Tire Properly Prior to Inflation
13:11 - Bonus: Tubeless Sealant Amount & Distribution
15:01 - Final Tips & Outro
▬▬▬▬ Follow for more ▬▬▬▬
Subscribe to the SILCA Velo YouTube Channel: / @silcavelo
SILCA website: silca.cc
SILCA blog: silca.cc/blogs/silca
Instagram: instagram.com/silca_velo
Facebook: facebook.com/SILCAvelo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/silca-velo
▬▬▬▬ Follow for more ▬▬▬▬
Subscribe to the SILCA Velo YouTube Channel: / @silcavelo
SILCA website: silca.cc
SILCA blog: silca.cc/blogs/silca
Instagram: instagram.com/silca_velo
Facebook: facebook.com/SILCAvelo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/silca-velo
▬▬▬▬ ABOUT SILCA ▬▬▬▬
Founded in Milan in 1917 and now based in Indianapolis, SILCA is renowned for its passion for cycling. Led by cycling industry leader, Josh Poertner, the brand has expanded from the iconic SuperPista pump to a full range of high-end cycling tools and gear, collaborating with UCI World Tour teams to enhance cycling performance. SILCA combines tradition with innovation, inspiring cyclists to enjoy both riding and maintenance.
▬▬▬▬▬ Credits ▬▬▬▬▬
Created by SILCA
© SILCA
Metro scratch sound effect from freesound_community by pixabay.com
Crickets sound effect from blender_abstract by pixabay.com
Bozuk plak Sound Effect by EMİRCAN ALP from Pixabay.com
DEFLATING TYRE by freesound_community from pixabay.com
#SILCA #TubelessTires #BikeMaintenance #diy #howto #roadcycling #gravelcycling #mtbcycling
▬▬▬▬ DISCLAIMERS ▬▬▬▬
SILCA participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide content creators with fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Do you have any questions, tips, or tubeless tire installation problems Josh didn't cover? Let us know in the comments section below!
