| Along with tires with inner tubes, the tubeless ones are | | | | on the hole found in the rim. This will help you inflate the |
| also widely available. But why will you have this kind of | | | | tire after it has been attached to the rim. |
| tire when you can make sure that air pressure is well | | | | Step 2: You can use a screwdriver or any device with |
| intact inside if you have an inner tube installed? You will | | | | a flat end to tuck the corners of the tire on the rim. It |
| be surprised of the many advantages of the tubeless | | | | should fit perfectly if you are using the right size. Make |
| ones. | | | | sure all sides are properly tucked in and no parts are |
| One of the advantages is the lower air pressure. | | | | protruding. Otherwise, air will escape. |
| Naturally, it goes opposite those tires with tubes that | | | | Step 3: Now that you have installed the tire to the rim, |
| can hold a lot of air pressure. You can use lower air | | | | you can now place the whole wheel back to the |
| pressure without worrying about acquiring flats. This is | | | | bicycle. Secure the two buts located on both sides of |
| a better choice for those bikers who want better | | | | the wheel and lock it in place using a wrench. |
| traction on risky surfaces. It also gives a small amount | | | | Step 4: Turn the wheel until it is facing the ground. |
| of suspension when you are treading on rocky and | | | | Spread some liquid latex inside the tire before |
| bumpy places. | | | | unscrewing the valve cap. |
| Pinch flats are less of a problem if you are using this | | | | Step 5: Get a C02 inflator and attach it on the valve. |
| tire. However, do not think that it is resistant to | | | | Press the trigger of the inflator to inflate the tire. It |
| puncture flats as this can still happen. Some people | | | | inflates just like a balloon as you can see the edges |
| make their own tubeless type of tire but this might | | | | filling out with air. Keep on doing this until your reach the |
| make it less durable so you still have to rely on the | | | | desired level of tire firmness. |
| pre-manufactured one. Once you get your hands on | | | | Step 6: Remove the inflator and put the valve cap |
| that tire, here is how you can inflate it: | | | | back. |
| Step 1: Mount the tire on the rim. Insert the valve stem | | | | |