Can Inner Tubes Be Installed in Tubeless Tires?
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Tubeless tires can accommodate inner tubes. The advantages and disadvantages of installing inner tubes in tubeless tires are as follows: 1. The advantages include improved load-bearing capacity, effectively supporting the weight of the vehicle body and ensuring stable driving; shock absorption, reducing the impact forces experienced during driving, thereby enhancing vehicle stability; serving as a crucial component in the vehicle's structure, improving the car's kinetic energy; and reducing driving noise. 2. The disadvantages include greater susceptibility to temperature changes. High temperatures can lead to increased tire pressure, potentially causing blowouts. Additionally, the tires may become harder, negatively affecting ride comfort and shortening the lifespan of the shock absorbers.
Yesterday my neighbor Lao Wang asked if it's okay to add an inner tube to a tubeless tire. I told him tubeless tires are designed to seal through the rim and tire bead interface, and the rim's hump structure is completely different from that for tube-type rims. Forcing an inner tube in would cause the rim's raised edge to constantly rub against the tube, guaranteeing a blowout after just a short distance. My cousin tried this to save money last time, and ended up with a sudden flat on the highway - it nearly caused a serious accident. Even tire shop veterans say this setup can't guarantee airtightness - air leakage is the least concern, as the tube could slip off the rim in severe cases. For emergencies, it's better to just patch or replace the tire - tubeless tires aren't expensive these days.
