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Ultimate Tubeless Sealant and Tubeless Setup

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Thank You for Choosing Silca's Ultimate Tubeless Sealant!. We are super excited about our new Ultimate Tubeless Sealant! We can't wait for you to try it and hope that you love it as much as we do! We know that trying a new product on your bike can be

How to Setup and Replenish Tubeless

Resources for Tubeless Installation and Replenishment. We are super excited that you have decided to try our Ultimate Tubeless Sealant. Setting up tubeless for the first time can often seem daunting. But we promise it is not as difficult as it may so

How much sealant do I use in my tire?

How Much Sealant to Add for Initial Tubeless Set Up. If you are adding Ultimate Tubeless Sealant to a new tire, we do recommend that you add more than you would when doing a refill. New tires often "soak up" a fair amount of sealant when first introd

Tricks to Seating a Tubeless Tire

Tricks to Seating a Tubeless Tire. Getting a tubeless tire seated onto the rim can be a breeze, it can be a nightmare, and just about anywhere in between.  With just a few simple tips it can certainly be on the easier side of the spectrum. In this in

Common Tubeless Tire Issues Solved

Common Tubeless Tire Issues Solved. We sincerely hope that your tubeless installation goes smoothly and holds well, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. Every tire, rim, and tape is different and can cause some of the following common issu

Can I use C02 with tubeless sealant?

Using CO2 with Tubeless Setup. It's okay to use CO2 in a pinch, but it isn't ideal. This is because CO2 is acidic, and when it hits the sealant, it will drop the pH of the liquid. Once the pH drops from 11-12 to around 9 with the use of CO2, it harde

How do I remove sealant from my clothing?

How to Remove Sealant from Your Clothing

Why is my sealant clogging my valve stem?

Preventing a Clogged Valve Stem when using Sealant. The best way to prevent this from happening is to store your wheels so that the valve stem is at the 6 o'clock position. This will allow any sealant to drain out of the valve stem. Then, when it's t