[Closed] Best tyres for Flow rims (caution: five questions to answer!)?

What normal (tubed) tyres have you found to seal best on Flows using just the rim tape and Olympic valve setup?

Any, but if you dont want to spend huge amounts on tubeless tyres, then specialized do some cheap ones.

Does it make better sense to use a UST tyre instead?

Depends on who you ask. I would say yes.

Can you still run a tube with a UST if you get caught short on the trail?

Yes, you just have to remove the olympic valve.

Is there any need to have to use Stan's rim strips or is the tape alone good enough?

You just need tape, valve, tyre, sealant and air. Nothing more.

Can you pump up with a track pump easily?

I usually just use a track pump, but you may need a compressor or soapy water.

What normal (tubed) tyres have you found to seal best on Flows using [i]just the rim tape and Olympic valve setup?[/i]
No idea, use UST
[i]Does it make better sense to use a UST tyre instead?[/i]
To me, yes (thicker sidewalls so less ripping & thicker at the base so maybe less burpy)
[i]Can you still run a tube with a UST if you get caught short on the trail?[/i]
Yes, though there'll be some jizz to contend with (as they come, they'll only take a presta valved tube)
[i]Is there any need to have to use Stan's rim strips or is the tape alone good enough?[/i]
Tape is fine with a UST (nobby nic)
[i]Can you pump up with a track pump easily? [/i]
Maybe 😉

UST tyres are the way to go if you want less faff and are not worried about weight.
Non UST tyres are a slacker fit so tend to need the rubber rim strips to help inflation with a track pump.
I'm running mountain kings[non ust protection version] at the moment which needed a fair bit of sealant to stop them leaking air but are fine now.