tubeless

Lacking inner bladder

Tubeless describes a tire designed to hold air without an inner tube, sealing directly against the wheel rim.

Most modern car and motorcycle tires are tubeless: I got a flat but the tubeless tire just needed a plug.

The design reduces puncture risk since there's no tube to pinch or burst.

automotive

tire

Lose strength or energy

  • valveFluid flow controller
  • rimCircular outer boundary
  • wheelRotating circular frame

puncture · sealant · radial · pressure · tread · sidewall · bead · run-flat · hub · spoke

bicycle

sealant

Gap-blocking substance

bead · wheelset · clincher · hookless · burping · latex · inflation · pressure · tread · sidewall

advantage

puncture-resistant

Able to block piercing

reliable · durable · lightweight · efficient · grip · traction · rolling resistance · comfort · versatility

Categories
Opposites
tire/wheel construction

tubelesstubed

Enclosed in cylinder

clincher · tubular · conventional · traditional

Phrases
Family

tube, tubing, tubes, tubed, tubular, intubation, intubate, intubated, intubating

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G