Maybe I'm dense, but when my tent is wet and it's raining I give it a good shake, roll it up and stuff it. The last thing I'm worried about is water migrating from outer surface to inner surface, and usually I'm in a foul mood by that time anyway and not prone to tending carefully to minor details.
Without a vestibule you're going to be sharing your sleeping space with wet clothing anyway, and the inside of your tent is going to be getting a bit soggy. And many, but not all, tents will collect condensate in damp weather, adding to the wet. Couple days of this you'll be wondering whatever possessed you to leave home in the first place.
You may note that I don't buy tents without vestibules anymore, whether for camping off my bike or otherwise. You might think about carrying a tarp to cover your tent and give a sheltered bit for wet gear.
I often elevate the hotel-to-camping ratio in wet weather. Hostels work for me, as do those cabins commonly available at campgounds in Europe.
Hope that helps.
Mark
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