: lacking a tube
specifically
: being a pneumatic tire that does not depend on an inner tube for airtightness
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Once installed on a tubeless rim, the Outrider is sandwiched between the base of the valve stem and the rubber seal on the rim.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
Standard features on the Adventure Travel and Radar variant include smart cruise, heated seats for both passenger and rider, heated grips, a center stand, a pair of aluminum side panniers and spoked rims that accept tubeless tires.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The headlight is nice and bright, the 10-inch self-sealing tubeless tires smooth out ridges in the road, front dual suspension also makes bumps less noticeable, the deck to stand on is large, the dashboard is colorful, and of course the unit easily folds up for storage.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The tubeless tire design adds puncture resistance, while the frame is made from sturdy aviation aluminum alloy and ultralight carbon fiber.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
Use the Right Tire Pressure Your bike likely uses tubeless tires, a much more reliable system than inner tubes.
—Mike Levy, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2023
Most sealants are made for tubeless tires.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 9 Sep. 2019
For less mechanical tune-ups, consider choosing a bike with a belt drive instead of a chain, internal gear hubs, tubeless or puncture-proof tires, and caliper brakes.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
The scooter features a handlebar with integrated multi-function buttons, 9-inch tubeless tires for a smooth, stable ride, and a dual braking system for efficient, responsive braking.
—Saryn Chorney, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
Standard features on the Adventure Travel and Radar variant include smart cruise, heated seats for both passenger and rider, heated grips, a center stand, a pair of aluminum side panniers and spoked rims that accept tubeless tires.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The headlight is nice and bright, the 10-inch self-sealing tubeless tires smooth out ridges in the road, front dual suspension also makes bumps less noticeable, the deck to stand on is large, the dashboard is colorful, and of course the unit easily folds up for storage.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The tubeless tire design adds puncture resistance, while the frame is made from sturdy aviation aluminum alloy and ultralight carbon fiber.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
Use the Right Tire Pressure Your bike likely uses tubeless tires, a much more reliable system than inner tubes.
—Mike Levy, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2023
Most sealants are made for tubeless tires.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 9 Sep. 2019
For less mechanical tune-ups, consider choosing a bike with a belt drive instead of a chain, internal gear hubs, tubeless or puncture-proof tires, and caliper brakes.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
The scooter features a handlebar with integrated multi-function buttons, 9-inch tubeless tires for a smooth, stable ride, and a dual braking system for efficient, responsive braking.
—Saryn Chorney, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
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tubeless
adjective
tube·less
ˈt(y)ü-bləs 
: lacking a tube
especially
: being a tire that does not depend on an inner tube to keep it airtight
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