I second your comments,Mr Ron.If you have the rims to go tubeless,i'd always do so.As far as the difference between tube and tubeless tyres is concerned,the bead bit of the tubeless tyre has a slightly thicker layer of rubber to help sealing whereas the tube type can sometimes be practically the canvas/kevlar material.I've looked at most makes recently and there does'nt seem to be much of a difference anymore,with all the tyres i've seen having a rubber bead.One tip i've found if you simply can't get hold of a T/L tyre for your T/L rim,is to use a bit of the sealing compound that fitters use.It's a sort of pink colour,the consistency of butter and works a treat!Also very handy if you've got a little bit of alloy corrosion on the seating bit of the rim.For a realy good setup,T/L tyres with OKO sealant inside(slime),and baring a split sidewall,you should'nt have any punctures.If you do pickup a nail or screw,LEAVE IT ALONE,and let the slime do it's job.
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