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Is it possible to put a tubeless tire on a spoked tire?

I have an 06 Suzuki C50 and I will be replacing the back tire this spring. I'm trying to do some research but don't know which tires to look for. Seems to be only a few tubed tires out there and they are more expensive. Also do you have any opinion on the brand of tire? I am hoping to be doing some long distance rides in 2010 so I need something sooted for that. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    As the others said, yes you can use a tubeless tire on a spoked rim but you cannot use a tube tire as a tubeless. The tube tires lack the thin layer of rubber on the inside of the tire that seals it.

    I've been through a lot of tires of different brands over the years and I like Dunlop. Dunlop 404 tires are good, but for way greater mileage go for the Elite 3. If you don't put that many miles on your bike, a 404 will require changing more often but that's advisable rather than let the tire get really old. If you put a lot of miles on, then go for the Elite 3. It costs 40-50% more than the 404, but if you have to hire a shop to change your tire, you'll be money ahead. Depending upon how you ride, you will probably get 10,000-14,000 miles out of a 404 and probably at least 20,000 from the Elite 3.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I assume you mean a spoked rim.

    You can use a tubeless tire on a spoked rim provided that you fit a tube inside. This is a common practice among owners of older machines who wish to use more modern tire design. The addition of a tube to a tubeless tire does lower its speed rating by one step however. Just be sure to order the appropriate size tube for your new tubeless tire.

    130/90-16 tube-type Dunlop D404F, front/

    170/80-15 tube-type Dunlop D404, rear

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You can run a 'tubeless" tire with a tube on a spoked rim.

    You can also run it without a tube if you can seal the rim so that air does not escape past the nipples. You would have to install a Schraeder valve in the rim. There are some commercial schemes for doing this and individuals have done it on their own. Be aware that a spoked rim lacks the bead retention shoulder that you find on tubeless rims.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The inner tube will cause the tire to run hotter. Provided you don't over load or travel above 80 mph you should be fine. I would reccomend continental touring tires. they are the leader in high milage tires.

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