Can Inner Tubes Be Installed in Tubeless Tires?
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Tubeless tires can accommodate inner tubes. As long as there are no damaged or abrasive areas inside the original tubeless tire that could wear the inner tube, you can directly install the inner tube without adding a liner. Adding a liner may cause tire distortion and vehicle wobbling during driving. It's also important to note that installing an inner tube will, to some extent, wear the valve area of the original tubeless tire, potentially causing issues when switching back to tubeless tires in the future. Below are precautions for using tubeless tires: 1. Maintain the specified tire pressure. Tubeless tires are made of high-quality rubber with excellent elasticity and flexibility, adapting well to a wide range of pressures. Even at high pressure, they don't feel as hard as conventional tires, so always use a pressure gauge to check. Unlike conventional tires, tubeless tires generally don't lose air unless punctured. Therefore, always use a pressure gauge to check and maintain the specified pressure—never rely on manual feel to decide whether to add air. 2. Not suitable for overloading. Tubeless tires are wear-resistant but not pressure-resistant. Some heavy-duty trucks use tubeless tires for the steering wheels while keeping conventional steel-belted tires for the drive wheels to ensure load capacity and improve driving comfort. 3. Avoid punctures from sharp objects and contact with acids, alkalis, or oil, as these can accelerate rubber degradation. Keep the tires clean to prevent rubber aging and extend their lifespan. 4. Tubeless tires perform well on asphalt and concrete roads, maintaining strong traction even on wet surfaces and offering good stability. However, they have poor traction and stability on dirt roads, especially muddy ones. Motorcycles with tubeless tires are best suited for urban use and not recommended for off-road or rural dirt roads.
