An MTB tubeless tyre setup is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make to your bike — delivering more grip, fewer punctures, lower pressures, and better control on every trail. But when it’s done wrong, it can be messy, frustrating, and unreliable.
This guide breaks down the ultimate MTB tubeless tyre setup, covering everything you actually need to build a bulletproof, zero-faff system that seals properly and stays reliable ride after ride. No guesswork, no unnecessary tools — just proven components and setup tips that work in the real world.
Whether you’re converting your wheels for the first time or refining an existing tubeless setup, this walkthrough shows you what matters, why it matters, and how to get it right.
1. MTB Tyres – Your Grip, Stability & Confidence
Schwalbe Magic Mary Super DH Tyre
Full send casing, double-ply, built for park laps, rock gardens and big impacts.
If you ride hard, this is the one.
Schwalbe Magic Mary Pro Radial Tyre
Lighter construction with the same addictive Magic Mary grip.
Perfect for trail and enduro riders wanting speed and traction.
2. Tubeless Conversion Gear – The Foundation of Your Setup
Peaty’s Holeshot Tubeless Rim Tape (10m)
Ultra-strong, airtight and easy to apply.
Stops those sneaky spoke-hole leaks that ruin your day.
Peaty’s X Chris King (MK2) Tubeless Valves
Alloy, precision-made, and stupidly reliable airflow.
A lifetime valve set — install once, forget forever.
Peaty’s Holeshot Biofibre Tubeless Sealant
Fast-sealing, eco-friendly formula that plugs holes up to 6mm.
Perfect for rough UK trails, Whistler rocks, or Morzine braking bumps.
Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle Sealant
A thicker, grippier sealant option for riders who want belt-and-braces puncture protection.
Works well in colder climates and rough conditions.
Tubeless Sealant Injector Syringe
No mess, no spills, no wrestling tyres.
A simple upgrade that saves time and frustration.
OR: Buy the whole MTB tubeless tyre setup as one item
Peaty’s Tubeless Wheel Conversion Kit
Includes:
- Rim tape
- Tubeless valves
- Biofibre sealant
- Everything needed to convert a full wheelset
Zero faff. Open the box and build a complete tubeless system in under 20 minutes.
3. Trailside Puncture Fix Kit – Keep Rolling, No Matter What
Peaty’s Tubeless Plugger Repair Kit
Your emergency fix for punctures too big for sealant.
Quick, strong and stupidly effective mid-ride.
ICO CO₂ 16g Threaded Cartridges (10 Pack)
Lightweight, reliable and fast.
For rapid tyre seating or post-plug inflation.
Peaty’s Holeshot CO₂ Inflator Head
Solid metal design, fast inflation, no faff.
Works perfectly with the ICO cartridges.
Continental 27.5” Inner Tube
The last-resort safety net.
Even the best tubeless systems sometimes need a tube to limp home.
Muc-Off Rim Stix – Pair
Strong levers that WON’T snap when you need them most.
Perfect for stubborn beads and cold hands.
4. Workshop & Inflation Tools – For Smooth, Clean Setup Days
Topeak JoeBlow Booster Floor Pump
Pump + tubeless inflator combo.
Seats even stubborn tyres without needing a compressor.
Topeak E-Booster Digital Electric Pump
Precision digital pump for suspension tuning.
Ideal for setting sag, LSC/HSC tests, and dialling fork + shock pressures perfectly.
5. Optional Upgrade – Rim Protection + Performance Boost
CushCore Pro Insert (29” / 27.5”)
The holy grail of control and protection:
- Lower pressures with no squirm
- Massive rim protection
- Better cornering stability
- Softer landings & fewer pinch flats
Game-changing for enduro, DH and bike park days.
How to convert to MTB tubeless tyre setup (STEP-BY-STEP)
- Clean your rims thoroughly.
- Apply rim tape under tension with a 10–15 cm overlap.
- Install tubeless valves and tighten the lock ring.
- Fit one side of the tyre onto the rim.
- Add sealant via injector or pour into tyre.
- Seat the bead using the JoeBlow Booster.
- Shake + rotate to spread sealant evenly.
- Set pressure (e.g. 21–24psi front, 24–28psi rear depending on weight + tyres).
- Check next day for leaks.
- Ride and top up every 4–8 weeks.
Recommended Ride-Ready Tyre Repair Kit
Slip this in your hip pack or jersey pocket:
- Plugger kit
- 1–2 CO₂ cartridges
- CO₂ inflator
- Tyre levers
- Spare tube
- Small valve core tool
Covers 99% of puncture situations.
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