Why Choose Tube-Type Tyres Over Tubeless Tyres?

If you ever ask an experienced biker for advice on bike riding, the very first thing he would talk about is how the right pair of shoes (for your bike) make all the difference. Bike tyres are one of the most important factors that affect the handling, mileage and speed of your beast, and that’s what separates a great ride from just a good ride.

However, when it comes to choosing proper tyres for your motorcycles, it’s a slightly confusing task, especially for new riders. It can be a particularly tough call if you’re not up to date with the current vernacular of motorcycle tyres: V or Z ratings, 180s, 240s, tube or tubeless tyres, speed ratings etc.

When asked for advice, members of Trails Of India shared with us their observations on what type of tyres work best on Indian roads. According to them, one thing to be understood here is, there are both advantages and disadvantages for each kind of tyre, but there are some solid reasons why tube-type tyres are still the right choice for many riders.

• Tube tyres have a soft compound, which means when it comes to gripping the road surface, tube tyres perform the best.
• The tube inside the tyre takes care of the air pressure. Air acts as a cushion and makes driving over bumpy roads a bit smoother. Plus, if you go for a tyre like

Michelin Sirac Street tyre which has optimum groove rubber ratio, it ensures proper wet grip.

• Also, the tube maintains the shape of the tyre while supporting the weight of the vehicle and keeps it stable.
• If you puncture a tubeless tyre, it can be easily plugged by the side of a road. But, the plug-and-patch repair is considered a temporary fix and the seal on a tubeless tyre may fail. This is a lot less likely with a tube.
• Also, if you are travelling in less well-developed parts of the world, finding a tubeless tyre repair centre may be a challenge whereas removing tyres and patching tubes is almost universal.

So, we can easily contend that the tube-type tyre is still an intelligent choice and will be there on Indian roads for years to come.

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