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Part Number 253511
BONTRAGER TUBELESS READY TIRE
OWNER'S MANUAL
Table of contents
Important: About Tubeless Ready tires ........................................................1
Tire and rim compatibility .........................................................................2
Before you start: Tubeless tips
Tubeless tires fit tightly and require unique mounting procedures .....2-3
Pre-stretch the beads to make tire mounting easier.................................3
Use soapy water to mount tubeless tires...................................................3
Be careful when using tire tools................................................................3
Installation
Removing a Bontrager Tubeless Ready or UST tubeless tire ...................4
Installing a Tubeless Ready or UST tubeless tire with an inner tube ......4
Installing a Tubeless Ready or UST tubeless tire without an inner tube 4-5
Troubleshooting
Causes of leaks ...........................................................................................6
Checking for leaks .....................................................................................7
Fixing a puncture in a tubeless tire ..........................................................8
Important: About Tubeless Ready tires
The Bontrager Wheelset Owner’s Manual has additional
information about Bontrager Tubeless technology. This
manual and other useful information is available at http:
//www.bontrager.com, or at a Bontrager dealer.