Do Tubeless Tires Also Need Inflation?
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Tubeless tires do require inflation. Tubeless tires do not have an inner tube, and the tires used on cars are all tubeless. Tires are a crucial component of a vehicle, directly impacting driving stability and safety. They are the only part of the car that makes contact with the ground. Being made of rubber, tires are subject to wear and aging over time, necessitating regular replacement. Tubeless tires, also known as low-pressure or pneumatic tires, offer high elasticity, excellent wear resistance, good traction, and effective heat dissipation. Their use is increasingly widespread in bicycles, motorcycles, cars, buses, and trucks.
A veteran mechanic with over a decade of experience tells you that tubeless tires definitely need air! These rely entirely on the tight seal between the tire bead and the wheel rim to prevent air leakage. The worst scenario is when drivers assume tubeless tires don’t require pressure maintenance, leading to cracked sidewalls from prolonged neglect. Just last week, I repaired a car with its right front tire at only 1.2 bar—the shoulder was worn down to the steel belts. Summer demands extra attention: for every 10°C temperature rise, tire pressure increases by 0.1 bar. Always check before highway drives. Keep a mechanical pressure gauge in your glovebox and test regularly, maintaining 2.2-2.5 bar for optimal safety.
