How To Install Tannus Armour Tire Inserts | Tannus Armour
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- Tannus Armour is an insert the wraps around your tube inside of your bicycle tire. Tannus Armour provides 15mm of puncture protection on the top, as well as 2mm of sidewall protection. At the heart of Tannus is our patented Aither Technology. Aither is a multi-cell foam compound that forms the structure of the Armour.
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Finally got fed up and bought some of these liners for my fat tire ebike last month. Got so fed up with 3 flats within a few months after just replacing the tubes. Had my Tannus liners for over a month with no issues now. Pulled out about 6 thorns and no damage to the tubes.
Love to hear it and see it! Enjoy the ride. Thanks for watching!
Good to hear they actually do protect! I had issues installing them and have 2 untrue rolling wobbly wheels.. hopefully that will fix or I have to wrestle fit them once more. I had 1 flat and on a long distance and hassle to get the bike home. That flat tire was blamed to the sharp edge of the rim and valve hole, that cut the tubes valve.
Great product idea! Although a bit expensive in my opinion. I just installed the 26" x 4.0" fattire Armour and had a very difficult time fitting it.
Admitted that my huge balloon tires are a hassle on their own to get fitted without flatspots..and the 10cm wide rims make ot all very difficult to get lined up correctly. For some unexpected reason, the armour is a smaller circumference than my inside of the tires, they're at least a few cm off! Therefore the tubes needs to stretch them alot and everything gets lots of friction to get fitted..i did need to cut the walls of the armour to get over the rims. After all the hassle of Wrestling them on and getting the rimtape tubes, and tires to stay somewhat where they supposed to be.. i inflated my tires to find out still my tirebeads wont align correctly. Both wheels have a low spot making them annoyingly wobble. I tried rolling with low tires pressure carefully..to squeeze everything into place.. didn't help.. inflating at a higher then recommended pressure made te tire to sits a little bit better and i leave it now overnight hopefully so that i can find its way a bit better..
If not im needing to lube my tires so hopefully they can slide better into place when pumping.
I like the Idea en assurance of knowing they are puncture proof..but there is no way i can tell my tubes arent pinched anywhere in the rim and everything is just way to rigged,stiff and sticky to get to the correct place naturally.
my suggestion is just make an armour and tube all in one? make the tube embedded i n the insert and maybe a longish valve to accommodate deeper rims?
My inserts were very difficult to install, in particular getting the second bead seated with 26x1.95 tyres. Took 2 of us to get the bead on, not like the video 😄
Very pleased with the end result though
Happy to hear it. Glad you are liking your inserts. Thanks for watching!
I just installed these on my e-bike. Actually feels smoother than without it. Installing though is a pain. Did take quite a while to do both wheels. The hardest part I find it getting the valve into the valve hole while the armour is half on. Also at one point the rim tape slipped and the hole wasn’t where it should. It really is annoying to install
Not as easy as you think, and some tubes are just not available smaller more r&d is needed for proper fitting. They do work if you can install them properly. 43+ year's bicycle technician here.
looks far easier to get the insert in the tire than it actually is
Installed two Tannus inserts of different sizes in same size tyre to see what is best (a bit too small or cut to size as per Tannus recommendations).
First trial was a Tannus 700x42-47mm in a Maxxis Rambler 700x50c so on paper, a little bit under-sized. Went in without a tyre lever with good coverage on the tyre sidewalls as far as I could see.
Install was a breeze, the insert looked a bit narrow for the tire, but once inflated, the beads and the sidewalls were secured as low as 25psi.
The second trial was a Tannus 29x2.0-2.5 cut to size down to the 2.0 mark on the Tannus walls - 2.0 inches is about 50mm.
Install was simply impossible for a single person, the insert was too wide and too rigid to allow the tyre bead to sit in the rim groove.
I cut the Tannus sidewall another 5mm on each side - more than Tannus recommendations - so it measured like the smaller insert. This time I managed to install it with a lever, but it wasn't a walk in the park and in case of failure when riding, the reinstall wouldn't be fun :(.
Same result when inflated, at about 25psi the beads were seated and the sidewalls secured.
My take is: "if right between two sizes, go the smaller Tannus size"
Can't wait to give them a go on both road and gravel with a bit less pressure than my usual setup.
We love the feedback! Thanks for watching and sharing. Cheers!
Just installed a pair of 29x3.0 inserts. Still a couple of low spots on the bead, but going to leave them overnight and reassess in the morning. I’m very excited to be puncture free at last
They take shape after being opened out of the box. Let them sit out in the sun a bit and they'll take their shape. Thanks for your support and enjoy the ride!
@@RideTannus For the record, the bead sorted itself on it’s own overnight and everything runs true. Let the good times roll!
@@johnmorrison8351 Love to hear it! Rubber down and rolling ✌
Hello,
where to buy it?
After getting half dozen flats on the mrs fat tire bike (26x4.3 ) I put the tannus with their recommended tube size ( very easy install ) and not a flat tire since. I now bought the tannus tubeless inserts for our MTBs I am so impressed by the product. Thank you tannus 👍
Yes!🙌 Love to hear it. Cheers
Not my experience. For my 26x4 the Tannus insert was shockingly small for rim. The tannus is like a super low profile tire inside my regular tire. Before inflating my tube I could grab a handful of loose tire with the insert and tube installed. The recommended tube was a struggle to force in without kinks. Once the tube gets aired up it gets better. I was hoping to run my tires closer to the 12psi range to improve traction on the trail but that is not recommended, so I bounce now more than when I ran tubes. I have had a nail puncture all the way through the tannus into the tube, but I think that was pretty unlucky. My hope is eventually I’ll be closer to flat free and be able to run my tires right at 15psi.
@@stevehanson2276 Hey Steve. That’s unfortunate that the install was not what was expected. I put tannus inserts in my 26-4.8 fattie as well and also in our 29-2.5 without any issues and have been flat free. I never run my fattie tires with more than 10 psi depending on the terrain but yes they do bounce the higher the pressure. Both fatties are hard tails so that makes them ride a little smoother. Sometimes you can use baby powder to make the install easier and smoother with the tubes.
Hope they work out for you in the end 👍
I struggled to mount whole the tire, then I pulled out some zip ties and zipped tied down the parts of the tire/armor/tube system that had been mounted and was quickly able to complete installation.
Zip ties 😑 | Soapy water is the magic 👌
@@RideTannus
I got another flat even using your inserts 😑 | I'll be trying your soapy water trick.
I bought inserts for my fat tire ebike and I still get flats.I just ride on the street.Problem with insert is they go flat and don't provide the protection because the foam flattens in your rim tube the other thing is they are almost impossible to change with inserts in the tire.I have taken to bike shops and they don't even like changing them they charge me triple the normal price to change a tire.I thought Tannus would be the fix but I swear to God I have had to fix over 5 flats within a year still with the Tannus inserts.Way over priced for pool noodle donuts.I am ditching them because I believe they have been more problems than they are worth.I thought I would really like them, but I hate them now not worth the money at all!I'm going to try Tuffy liners next.Even if I get flat I should at least be able to change tire myself and patch it.I can't do that with insert in tire cause I can't even get the tire off the rim.
Sorry you've experienced a flat tire. Our insert can help reduce flats, not eliminate them entirely. We suggest deflating the Armour once a month or so, just to help with compression. The Armour will compress, which is a actually good thing and helps the material become denser and offers even better flat protection. Following the regimen of deflating the tire till squishy every month will significantly help the life of the Armour, but know, there will still be some compression. Bike shops have the freedom to charge their own service fees whether it be an E-bike or standard bike. If you reach out to our customer service team, they will be more than happy to send you out some new tubes? Thanks for watching!
been trying for hours on the first of 4 tires. absolutely can't get the insert installed. trimmed the insert as indicated, followed the instruction video to the letter, second bead will not begin to go in. very frustrated. and yes, the proper size insert for my tire - 27.5 x 2.
Sorry to hear about your experience. We have a stellar customer service team ready to help you out. Please reach out to them via our website and we'll get ya taken care of! Thanks
Having the same problem, ever get a solution?
Can the tannus 26 fit on a 27.5 ?
If I plan on regularly switching tire while keeping the tannus armor with the same original tire it was installed on, is it relatively easy to install the tannus armor on and off, once the insert is worn in to the shape of the tire?
Hello! The install with the fat Armour inserts goes super smooth. The insert has some stretch and flex's to fit securely around the rim. Thanks for watching!
My insert was rammed into its packaging box & very twisted.
They remained screwed around when inside the tyre too! The wheels wobble all over the place. Charlie Chaplin should've used them in his movies.
How do I untwist them after the damage in their packaging?
Hi Stephen! They naturally will take shape once they are out of the box. Sorry for the packaging. Luckily our product is aither foam, pretty hard to damage in shipping. The twist will come out. You can leave it out over night and it will configure to its circular shape. A hair dryer and speed up the process as well. Thanks for watching!
@tannustires Just curious why you would supply a tube with a scharder value with a 29 Tannus Armour insert? I mean most rims have smaller holes for presta values, not schrader
Hi Bob. On our website you have the option to select which style valve you would like. Presta or Schrader. We give you the customer the option to choose. Thanks for watching!
Time to switch to Tannus Airless, I’m using Tannus Armour and sometimes Lady Luck is not with me. I still get flats with Armour. 😂 How is the ride with a Tannus Airless ?
Our Airless tire offers a great peace of mind knowing you can set it and forget it. No hassle of checking your psi all the time. It's been said to have a little bit more rolling resistance to the ride. But nothing crazy. Check out some reviews on it and see if it fits your riding style. They are on sale. Thanks for watching!
You mentioned that it's not recommended to go lower than 15psi on 3+ tires, what if I'm using 4.8 tires and currently running them at 15psi can't I go lower like 10-12 psi when I install the inserts?
Fat-tired e-bikes shouldn't run too low (under 10psi) Thanks for watching
Good video you might want to consider doing that for a living
I’m changing road tires to off road tires now and the tannus inside the road tires already stretched a bit and left wrinkles inside the other tire, is it safe to use still?
As long as it's the same size tire you are swapping to then yes.
If I pumped up my regular tyre to 60psi for example
Would 60psi with these inserts feel the same or a bit more squidgy?
It should feel like 60 psi with the added dampening and rim/flat protection the insert's provide. Thanks for watching
I'm using a 1.75-2.15 inner tube with a 27.5inch 2.3 width tire. What psi lvl should it be at ? I heard thinner inner tubes need more air but idk.
Run it at your psi you normally run, then you can adjust from there up or down depending on how you like. Thanks for watching!
Hello, I just ordered the 27.5 x 2.6-3.0 insert; most inner tubes come in 27.5 x 2.5 - 3.0, a range. Will this combination work on my 27.5 x 3.0 tires?
Here is a link to our product page. 4th product image has the size guide. Thanks
tannusamerica.com/products/tannus-armour?variant=31871978373231
'Nother ride 'nother issue. Slow leak this time. Maybe I installed the system wrong 😑 ? I can't rule out the combination of fixed gear plus the questionably maintained Charlotte bikelanes and pathways is just too much for the inserts. I'm switching to 62 tpi tires. I'm looking forward to having what I think will be a better ride with less effort.
Hi will a regular tube fit inside the tannus?
It can depend on the stock tire/tube size you have on the bike. We have found that some OE tubes can fit and work just fine. Most fat bike oem tubes work with our Armour no problem. If you want to, check out our tube/armour sizing guide here: tannusamerica.com/pages/tannus-armour-sizing . Thanks for watching!
Hey y'all I ordered a set of armor for my 700x38c single speed freewheel bicycle. When I but tires I but 700x38c when I buy tube I buy 700x35-40. So I am looking at your recommendations for what tube to buy to fit with the armor. They are saying a 700x23 innertube.Will a 700x19-25 innertube work with my 700x38c bicycle tire and wheel? Please and thank you
That should work just fine. It falls within the size range. Thanks for watching
I was looking around on CZcams for more information on your liners. Came across one of your customers that had it tear the stem off. He took your liner out. It had gone flat. No more 15mm thickness. And he said you recommend letting the air out when not in use??
Now I just bout 3 of these with tubes. And I did not see that anywhere on your site. It was 1 year ago. Have you made any improvements sents then?
We’ve since then came out with a new compound and inner tube supplier. Thanks for asking. You’ll love the new ride and feel! Cheers
@@RideTannus that was fast. So I don’t have to lower the pressure if it’s not in us? And it will not go flat in tire?
I would like to know if I'm fine using 700x18/23c tubes for the 700x 35-40c Armour. My tire size is 700x40c.
Here is a link to our sizing guide: tannusamerica.com/pages/tannus-armour-sizing
@@RideTannus Tubes don't have specific sizes. They come in ranges. Thus your chart makes no sense. We need to know the range of the tube to buy.
@@valueofnothing2487 Our chart lists the size range of inner tube per Armour Insert size. here is the link: tannusamerica.com/pages/tannus-armour-sizing
Hi just ordered 2 tannish armor for my bicycle it's a single speed 700x38c tired bike. So I ordered the right armor. What size tubes should I get. I normally buy 700x38c innertube. Should I buy a smaller tube or just use what comes with it of it does co.e with a tube. I ordered off Amazon won't arrive until tomorrow. Any help would be appreciated
Simply scroll down on our product page to see recommendations: tannusamerica.com/products/tannus-armour?gclid=Cj0KCQjwk96lBhDHARIsAEKO4xZkcq3Q9mQImvImmfjHhqNVMg6x6TIuxt9c7rrIH-yLs8gKwYoBS6UaAjuGEALw_wcB
@@RideTannus thank you it was on the packaging. It's just a lil difficult when you are not very knowledgable about these things and not having a live person to help with questions just is a bit of a struggle. But that k you for all your help
Hello tannis armor. Can you please tell me if the tire in the video is a 700cx 38c tire? And could you ease make a video for that specific tire? I ride a single speed bicycle and the tires are 700x38c and could use a video on that. Thanks
Hi Brent! Unfortunately the bike we demo'd this install on is no longer with us. It would be the same installation process though. Thanks for watching!
@@RideTannus hey thanks for responding appreciate that. I'll be getting the armored soon enough seems really legit for puncture protection
@@ralphieandthemamacat8383 Tire inserts are a cheap insurance for your ride. We love the dampening feature they provide to the ride quality. Bye bye flats. Cheers!
hi there i need help,
just bought tannus tyre insert that using tube in it
tyre insert size : 27.5x2.6-3.0 ( im using 27.5+size now)
the manual says inner tube size recomwnded (27.5x1.9-2.3)
the main problem is i just bought 2 sizes of inner tube
👉27.5x2.1-2.4
👉27.5x1.75-2.4
im not quite sure about the inner size . i might waste my money
please guide me.
You can use the 27.5x 1.75-2.4 inner tubes. Those will work just fine!
I have a 20x2.8 inch tire. What size Tannus can I use?
We would recommend you size up your tire to atleast a 3.0-4.0 range. This way your able to run our Armour insert here: tannusamerica.com/products/tannus-armour?variant=32211842760815
I ordered 20 * 1.95- 2.5 .My tires 20 * 2.40 . Do I need to cut from edge?
No, you’ll be fine. Thanks for watching
Can i still run my tires at 50 PSI with these inserts ?
Yes
Depends on your tires max psi but it shouldn't affect it
@@brandonwalker6781 65 max PSI. Thank you.
I bought a pair of 700x35-40 but the flaps are too short for my Bontrager GR1 Comp 700x40C tires, so I couldn't install them (the wheel ends up lopsided because I guess the armour never sits properly under the bead). Could 700x42-47 be a better fit or would that be too much of a jump up?
Hi Martin. Going to the next Armour size up may result in a much more tougher install with fitting more material in the tire. However, our Armour Inserts are trimmable. You could cut down the excess sidewall to match your tires sidewall. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
2 years in Bentonville on cushcore zero issues, got a new bike and the shop only had a tanus in 27.5. Bought it. First ride 45 minutes in flat and dented rim.
2 rides later another flat.
Tannus is junk
Every one recommends this brand
Love to hear it! Thanks for watching
My armour says on the side to wash the inside of the insert, with what , warm soapy water , cold water rinse?
Does it say that on the packaging or where are you seeing this? Our OE packaging doesn't say that. If needed to, sure wipe it down with a damp microfiber towel. It couldn't hurt. Thanks for watching!
No it says you need to clean the inside of your tire, but I doubt that's really necessary.
@@stormyboy129 Thanks for chiming in! Correct. It's good practice to give it a quick wipe. Cheers
Of course it looks so simple in the video until you actually try fitting it inside your tire...
I finally got one insert in. Had to use a lot of zip ties (preferably reusable ones).
I have 4 pairs they worked like a charm on larger tyres, I decided to buy one pair for my 700 X 32c... NIGHTMARE impossible to make it fit, soooo disappointed 😞
Hi OnePathMyPath, sorry you had a tough experience with the install. We do have certified bike shops that can help you with the install. You can check out our local dealers in your area here:tannusamerica.com/pages/store-locator-1
The QR code in the Airless Tire packaging points to this video which isn't the right video.
Thanks for the heads up! We’ll look into it. Thanks for watching
The buttons have been fixed. Thanks
Can you tell me exactly how to use the chart? What does 700 x 35-40c --- 700 x 23-28c mean? Tubes comes in ranges. So what exact range of Tannus Insert and what exact Tube range must I get for a 700 x 40C tire? Can I get a tube that ranges from 25 to to 32c, or should I get a tube that has a *range* of 23-28c?
Why aren't there any instructions on the Tannus page? They just present the chart. The question section on Amazon is full of these types of questions.
Hi ValueOfNothing. When you order our Tire Armour Inserts you have the option to choose with tubes or no tubes. You do not need to select the tube size, they come paired automatically for you. Unless, you are wanting to order some spares? In that case, you would order inner tubes per your Armour Insert size. tannusamerica.com/pages/tannus-armour-sizing .
Thanks for watching!
@@RideTannus
That's exactly the chart that I was referring to in my comment that I have questions on.
I do not know why you decided to ignore the questions I have, I guess I could repeat them if you want.
The question is if I have a 700 40c tire what exact product do I buy for the inner tube? What is the name on the package? Does the range on that package have to be exactly the same as the range that is mentioned in the chart or can it fall either on either side?
If you sell tubes why don't you put the product that you should buy for a given tire size in that column?
@@valueofnothing2487 Hi! Here's the size you would want to order for your tire size. *Armour:* 700 x 35-40c
*tube size:* 700 x 23-28c . This is on our sizing guide. Armour size and the Tire size are essentially the same thing. Merry Christmas!
SO AS A NOVICE INVENTOR I CAM, UP WITH A " MECHANICAL DEVICEs" that will install all 3 in minutes ps larger tires are not easier she says volume? but no more material to shove in so its the same---a pain in the arse
Ha. Kind of the other way around. Fat tires mount up like butter. Its the skinner narrower bike tires that are more of a tougher install
no link to buy the product ?
We have links now. Thanks for the heads up! Cheers
My inserts are kinked and will not fit correctly , I have tried 2 sets of tyres , left inserts in the sun to warm up , but still same wobble issue ,getting the tyre seated isn’t an issue , the wobble is driving me crazy , what now ?
Hi Tom sorry to hear your are having issues. Please reach out to our customer service team at: tannusamerica.com/pages/contact-tannus . We can assist you better through this method and can even have you send in pics/video if needed. Thanks for watching
Do you have an alternative to baby powder? It is globally banned after a lawsuit linking it to cancer.
Talco powder. Thanks for watching
Corn starch.
Use cornstarch
demo a 4 inch then i will believe you can do it a 27 presta one inch? really? no challenge
Never will I use these again, I cannot fit the tyres again as beading cannot be fitted again without ripping inner tube. That's even with smaller or inner tube provided with armour 3 inner tubes. Honestly pointless.
*Eugene,* what tire size and Armour size are you mounting up?
Baby powder is now corbnstarch (not talcum): Do you want me to put cornstarch in my tubes?!?!?!?! TERRIBLE ADVICE.
Maybe it's possible to install these on fat tires, but a regular MTB forget it. I gave up after two hours of trying and threw them in the garbage. The tube size they tell you to get for a 29x2.35 doesn't even exist, which then leaves you with too much excess tubing. You'll also have to break your back stretching the Tannus first because the 29" model of Tannus isn't 29" at all but more like 28". Pure junk.