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2017 F800GS tubed or tubeless tire?
- Thread starter Zwniana
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My understanding is it uses tubes. The F700GS uses tubeless tires.
That’s a good point of clarification. I assumed he was referring to wheels rather than tires. Maybe not?
Most commonly used tires are “tubeless” but will require a tube when used with certain wheelsets that are not tubeless rated. The oem spoked wheels on the F800GS are not the “tubeless” variety so require that a tube be used. The F700GS uses alloy wheels that do not require tubes.
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BMW rectified that oversight by switching to cross-spoked wheels and tubeless on the F850GS.
F800GS wheels can be converted to tubeless by Woody’s Wheel Works in Denver. The rim is swapped for one with the correct profile, laced with stock or their heavy-duty SS spokes, and sealed for tubeless use. When I inquired last year about my R80G/S the cost for a front was in the $600-650 range. The rear on the R80G/S can’t be done—no one makes a tubeless rim the correct size that can be laced to that hub.
Best,
DeVern
F800GS wheels can be converted to tubeless by Woody’s Wheel Works in Denver. The rim is swapped for one with the correct profile, laced with stock or their heavy-duty SS spokes, and sealed for tubeless use. When I inquired last year about my R80G/S the cost for a front was in the $600-650 range. The rear on the R80G/S can’t be done—no one makes a tubeless rim the correct size that can be laced to that hub.
Best,
DeVern
Well, throw in the fact that a tubeless tire can sometimes (but not always) be rated for a tube... even if it doesn't say it on the sidewall...
A valve stem that floats around is a tell-tale sign too...
Also, this Adventure Rider Radio Podcast was super good - I need to listen again and take notes... because there is a lot of hearsay about tubes floating amongst the interwebs.
https://adventureriderradio.com/adventure-rider-radio-episodes/2020/7/16/understanding-the-motorcycle-tube-tj-tennent
