Motorcycle Scooter Tire Guide 2026 Edition MICHELIN 183

A Tube Type TT rim

the spokes pierce the center of the rim

A spoke rim that is Tubeless TL

the spokes are f ixed on the edges maintaining the seal

Rim band for spoke rims

A rim band protects the inner tube or the MICHELIN Bib Mousse from the spoke

heads When the spokes pierce the rim the inside of the rim is not smooth When

riding this can lead to overheating or to a hole in the inner tube To avoid this it is

recommended that you use a rim band This is a rubber accessory that covers the

inner rim and protects the motorcycle inner tube or the MICHELIN Bib Mousse

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from the spoke heads

how to choose a motorcycle inner tube

WHEN DO YOU NEED AN INNER TUBE ?

The function of an inner tube is to ensure that the tire / wheel assembly is sealed . To f ind out if you need an inner tube ,

start by determining whether your tire is Tube Type ( TT ) or Tubeless ( TL ) .

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF TIRES ARE TL OR TT ?

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF RIMS ARE TL OR TT ?

Spoke rims

The spokes usually pierce the rim in the center around the entire circumference . And since these holes imply a lack of sealing ,

this type of rim is Tube Type ( TT ) . It therefore requires an inner tube .

However , there are rims with spokes that are f ixed in other ways , in order to maintain the seal . These types of spoke rims are

Tubeless ( TL ) and not Tube Type ( TT ) .

Tube Type tires ( TT )

These are tires where the f irst layer of rubber on the inside is not airtight .

They must therefore contain an inner tube to maintain pressure .

Tubeless tires ( TL )

In tubeless tires , the f irst layer of rubber is airtight . It is therefore not necessary

to f it an inner tube to ensure the seal .

However , there is an exception :

if the rim is TT , an inner tube must be used .

Now examine rims to determine whether they are TL or TT .

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