If you decide to become a vacuum tire user, then you have to look at it when you buy it. These are vacuum tire products, which are actually very different. TL, TLR, TLE and UST, do you know the difference?

What is a vacuum tire system?

Review, the vacuum tire system can be understood as a tire mounting system that does not require the installation of a tube. The original intention of the vacuum tire design is due to the demand for mountain bike cross-country, the vacuum tire can use a lower tire pressure, so that the tire shape will be larger, the passability is better, the off-road riding will be more comfortable; riding on the pavement, Vacuum tires will give you a more comfortable road feel.

Advantages of the vacuum tire system

The vacuum tire allows the riders to ride at a lower tire pressure, but for air tightness, the vacuum tire is generally thicker and heavier than the normal tire wall. However, compared to the tube/ clincher tire, if you calculate the weight of the spare tire and tire repair tools, the overall weight of the driver and the car is still lighter.

Vacuum tires generally have a tire-filling liquid on the tank. They will be repaired automatically when they are caught, and the small holes that are usually pulled out can be filled.

Since there is no inner tube and tire in the vacuum tire, the rolling resistance of the tubeless tire will be smaller. At the same time, because there is no inner tube, there will never be a situation of internal tube implosion. The vacuum tire can ride at a lower tire pressure without sacrificing performance and achieve better grip on rainy days.

Vacuum tire TL (Tubeless)

The tubeless tire without any suffix is a true vacuum tire system, and its carcass design structure is destined for higher air tightness and longer service life. Generally, the weight of tubeless tires is relatively large and the price is relatively expensive, so many riders who prefer competitive performance will choose a lighter weight TL R tire instead.

Vacuum tire TL R (Tubeless Ready)

Tubeless Ready is generally referred to as a quasi-vacuum tire. Although it is inherently poorly airtight, it can be converted into a vacuum system by adding a self-refilling solution. In general, the quasi-vacuum tires are lighter in weight, lower in price than vacuum tires, have a shorter service life, and are more competitive in performance.

Vacuum tire TL E (Tubeless Easy)

Tubeless Easy is a vacuum tire system exclusively developed by the tire manufacturer SCHWALBE. It has a lighter weight than the average Tubeless Ready tire. Although it also requires self-refilling assistance during installation, it is more successful in operation.

UST (Universal Standard Tubeless)

UST is the abbreviation of Universal Standard Tubeless. This vacuum system was developed by Mavic, Michelin and Hutchinson. It was launched as early as 1999. Simply put, it is a kind of Tubeless vacuum tire.

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