Thu, 19 Feb 1998 16:20:24 +0100
- Message No. 2209
From: Jorn Ronnow
Subject: Re: Tube or Tubeless?
At 17:28 98-02-18 PST, Luis wrote:
>I want to buy a Metzeler Enduro 4 front tire, and the dealer says they
>have both tubeless and tubed versions. When I asked about the diference
>he told me it was the same thing.
>
>What are the diferences and advantages between tubed and tubeless tyres?
>Why should I install the tubeless version? My current tires are Enduro
>3, so I already have the tube.
A tubeless tyre is much harder to remove from the rim, which matters in
case of a puncture and if you change tyres yourself. Anyway, you will need
a tube for the AT, and I've also heard something about the puncture risks
that Ari writes about. While you're at it, I'd recommend changing to one of
those very thick enduro tubes that gives better protection against punctures.
Keep sliding
-Jorn
dipper@normans.isd.uni-stuttgart.de