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I am running tubeless Stans Flow rims with Maxxis Minion EXO 2.5 No problems so far after 5 rides over rocky high speed trails. Previously I ran Crossmax SX (UST) with UST tires and it requires no 'juice' but mounting requires a compressor; I needed to inflate to 70psi to get them to snap on to the rim. Once on it was great... then... ... Maxxis came out with my favorite DH tire, the Minion, in a single ply 850g tire 2.5". For an AM bike, this is the perfect front tire. But, no UST option without gaining a pound in the tire. So I was back to tubes just so i could run this tire. Now I have Stans rims (not UST) they are made for regular tires (read: lighter and more options and I can run my EXO tubeless!) and yes with messy juice but overall performance is awesome. I now have DH feeling grip with near XC weight. So good. I know of guys that run this on their DH bikes for the resort riding for jump trails; light wheels make H U G E difference to your ride. There is nothing I can think of that has a bigger impact to the feel of your bike and ability to go fast with confidence. Great topic.