[DaveW]

Has anyone used the WTB TCS rim tape?
local importer has the TCS pretty cheap and I'm looking for alternatives to the Stans tape as that importer has the 30mm rolls at ridiculous prices (double the price of the 25mm rolls)

 

[kazlx]

Guerrilla tape yo. If you watch the Park video on tubeless, you can see in his hand that's what he's using.

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/451400/

 

[DaveW]

Yeah, not available in NZ

 

[kazlx]

I could always mail you a few rolls haha. It's cheap here.

 

[DaveW]

Might take you up on that, seriously the wholesale price of the Stans tape is ridiculous!

 

[kazlx]

Small flat rate box is $35 international. Could probably get at least 3-4 rolls of 1" in there. There's also the wider rolls if you need it wider and can cut it down. if you knew anyone that wants to split, or want to dole it out, could probably get a case into a medium box for $75.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-1-in-x-10-yds-Handy-Roll-Tape-61001/100672168

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-1-7-8-in-x-35-yds-Heavy-Duty-Duct-Tape-60035/100550069

 

[JustMtnB44]

I haven't used the WTB tape but it looks nearly identical to Stan's tape. I have also come across 3M 8896/8898 as good alternatives.

I don't like Gorilla tape myself, it is very thick and the adhesive is very gooey. I don't believe the tape itself is actually air tight like the Stans style tapes, I think the thick adhesive on it does the sealing.

https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Film-Strapping-Tape-8896/dp/B00QVIBIMO

 

[maxyedor]

There's gotta be some equivalent to Guerrilla tape down there, I'd hit the hardware store and scope it out first before having it shipped. I use 3M at the shop, they make a couple versions, one of which is super thin, but has the same glue as guerrilla, stuff is great for rims.

 

[DaveW]

Looks like the local importer is going to have bigger rolls of 30mm at last AND and a much cheaper price, drops about $1.50 per meter off the price!
That's a noticeable drop if you're buying a 55m roll...... That he could shave $82.50 off the price of a single roll shows how ridiculous the old price was!