Are tubeless tyres popular?

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I have the "talking" gauge, which costs $25 plus $12 for shipment (I imported via internet using my credit card). You can get less expensive branded analog gauges, e.g. from Bridgestone authorized dealers or from a search on the Internet (see website given by Pankaj, for example). But make sure you get a branded gauge, don't go for those pencil-type gauges given by car manufacturers -- these are highly inaccurate.

With my gauge you need some practice to mount it correctly without losing too much air (quite often I end up losing about 0.5 psi and have to use my compressor again to top up).

I have an unbranded Taiwanese compressor for Rs. 900 which I got from a car accessories shop in Kondhwa, Pune (this compressor runs off the cigarette lighter outlet which I have fitted in my car for Rs 100). This compressor will last about 3-4 years of moderate use. Again better branded options are available even from local manufacturers and you can get these from an internet search.

Hey guys,

I have heard many cases about tyres bursting on Pune-Mumbai expressway where cars easily cross 170s and maintain those speeds for long time.

Once I was travelling by expressway by an Indica cab. The cab driver was cursing the Skoda, Corolla (and the likes) owners that they bring doom upon themselves because they overspeed which increases tyre temparature and they do not stop for the tyres to cool down. I dont know how true this thing is? Can this happen to tubeless tyres also? Wont filling nitrogen in such cases help the cause?

Dont worry! I am not planning to overspeed . Just the curiosity bug biting me!!

Also I found this thing on net.

http://www.slime.com/

Anybody having any experience with this SLIME? Where is it available in India?

There is something called as Speed rating on all the tires and at any given time with the load as per rating, the tire can hold those speed. For Cars luxury cars the speeds can be as high as 240Kmph. That is the max speed the tyre can consistently travel on all day.

Nitrogen for sure will make a huge impact by making sure that tire remains colder.

Please advice ...

I was sweared by a dealer that the tubed tyre can be fitted as a tubeless tyre as there is practically no difference .

I have fixed 2 numbers on front axle Goodyear's 155 / 65 / R13 tyres in my Wagor R with PS

Kindly advice if its right , is it dangerous in anyway ?

Udai

Technically, I dont see any reason why it can not happen. But...............

WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU WANT TO DO THAT?

Good that you dont intend to overspeed.

It is very much true that overheating is a major reason for tyre bursts and even tubless tyres can burst. However, the chances are less as compared to the tubed ones. Same is the case with Nitrogen, tyres with nitrogen will have a lesser chance of getting burst, but even they can burst at high temperatures.

Guys if tube tyres can be used without tube same as tubeless then why the tubeless tyres are priced double of a tubed tyre.I feel there must be specification difference between the two.

The tubeless tyres have a supple sidewall and have a layer of soft rubber on the internal side. They may also have the bead edge specially engineered to adhere to the rims better. (just guessing).

I myself will not take the risk of having normal tyres requiring tubes to be put in tubeless configuration. Not only it is dangerous to use the tyre in a configuration that is not suggested by the manufacturer, but also you would end up losing all claim to insurance and warranty (if any) because of using wrong tyres in case of any accident.

I wish no one takes that risk. After all it's your life.

PS: As I was writing by dead reckoning, I thought it was better to have a basis to what I talk. So comes in Wikipedia.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but every competitive car in the market today offers tubeless tires