I assume that it’s fine to use non-tubeless-ready tires on a tubeless-ready rim, correct? To be crystal clear, the bike came with tubeless-ready wheels (DT Swiss Arc 1400) and tubeless-ready tires (Continental GP 5000 S TR), but I’ve decided to stick with tubes for the time being. So, no problem to buy the regular GP 5000 and put it (and a tube) on this tubeless-ready wheel, right? Thanks.
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Short answer, no problem. I’ve been riding tubes and conventional clinchers on tubeless capable tires for about 13 years.
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No reason why you couldn’t throw in some tubes under those STRs, too, if that works for you. The only downside being the stiffer beads from a tubeless tyre. Helps reduce wallet stress in the process as well.
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I’ve also done this on many wheels. And i’ve also run tubes occasionally in tubeless tyres. My top tip would be to leave your tyres in the direct sun before mounting them back onto the wheel (make sure you clean out the sealant first). Being warm makes them very slightly easier to mount, in my experience.
Simon
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The only time non-tubeless (folding) tires with tubes is a no go or a problem is if your rims are hookless. That’s a definite no-go. You either need the tubeless bead on the tires to prevent stretching or a hook to prevent the tire blowing off. But a standard folding tire and a hookless bead would be bad news. The good news is that all (or at least recently that I know of) all DT Swiss rims had hooks, but double check. I’m 90% certain that ARC1400’s are hooked. Maybe DT Swiss made a GRC? that was hookless?
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Just want to saecond what Lawrence_S has posted. ENVE in particular says clearly that its hookless wheels must be run with tubless tires, regardless of whether you have tubes in them or not.
I hope it’s not an issue. I’ve been doing it for several 1000 km. Hooked rims.