In theory any clincher tyre can be run tubeless. Just depend on how good the bead seal is.
Not true. The tyre has to have an airtight internal coating before it can be used tubeless as most tyres are porous to some degree. It is true that some non-tubeless tyres can be persuaded to run tubeless by adding tubeless sealant and spending time to get the sealant to coat the inside of the tyre completely, which is difficult to achieve.
I have asked the following question on this site before with no answer so I take this opportunity to ask again: what is so good about tubeless tyres ? They are made of rubber, same as any other tyres so not puncture proof then are they?
Please enlighten me.
You get better rolling resistance. You corner better. Lower PSI required. You won’t puncture hardly ever. If you got a big hole on a sportive you can fill the hole with a tire worm & add a bit of air off you go quicker.I have asked the following question on this site before with no answer so I take this opportunity to ask again: what is so good about tubeless tyres ? They are made of rubber, same as any other tyres so not puncture proof then are they?
Please enlighten me.
Thank you for the link. I am much clearer about it now.This link gives a detailed analysis of the perceived advantaged. You may not agree but at least I hope you have an answer.
https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/blogs/news/living-with-tubeless-tyres
I have asked the following question on this site before with no answer so I take this opportunity to ask again: what is so good about tubeless tyres ? They are made of rubber, same as any other tyres so not puncture proof then are they?
Please enlighten me.
Not true. The tyre has to have an airtight internal coating before it can be used tubeless as most tyres are porous to some degree. It is true that some non-tubeless tyres can be persuaded to run tubeless by adding tubeless sealant and spending time to get the sealant to coat the inside of the tyre completely, which is difficult to achieve.