What is the Difference Between Tubeless Tires and Regular Tires?
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The differences between tubeless tires and regular tires are: 1. Different composition: Tubeless tires do not have an inner tube; regular tires have an inner tube. 2. Different safety performance: When these two types of tires are punctured by a nail, the tubeless tire leaks air very slowly; the regular tire may lose air immediately, requiring the immediate use of a spare tire. 3. Different vehicle applications: Tubeless tires are used on small cars or motorcycles; regular tires are mostly used on bicycles or some large trucks. Tires are one of the important components of a car, and their main functions are: to support the entire weight of the vehicle and bear the load of the car; to transmit traction and braking torque, ensuring the adhesion between the wheels and the road surface; to reduce and absorb vibrations and impact forces during driving, preventing severe vibrations and early damage to car components, adapting to the high-speed performance of the vehicle and reducing driving noise, ensuring driving safety, handling stability, comfort, and energy efficiency.
When driving long distances on highways, I found the biggest advantage of tubeless tires is the significantly improved safety. The design without an inner tube means that when encountering nails or glass punctures on the road, the air leaks slowly, unlike conventional tires with inner tubes that may burst immediately upon puncture, leading to instant loss of control—which is terrifying. Last month, my tire got punctured, but I had enough time to pull over and inspect it. Tubeless tires are also convenient to install, as they automatically seal to the rim after inflation, saving me a lot of time, which is especially beneficial for business owners like me who frequently hit the road. However, it's important to ensure the rim matches; mismatched rims can lead to air leaks, as the repair shop owner always reminds me. Conventional tires are cheaper, but they're mostly used on older cars. Nowadays, new cars mostly come with tubeless tires, and when paired with a tire pressure monitoring system, driving becomes much more reassuring.
