184 MICHELIN Motorcycle Scooter Tire Guide 2026 Edition

Alloy rims

An Alloy rim is Tubeless ( TL ) as the spokes do not compromise the seal .

In this table , you will f ind what we have just explained , presented in a

synthetic way :  

SPOKE RIM ALLOY RIM

TT tire ( Tube Type ) Inner tube * Inner tube *

TL tire ( Tubeless ) Inner tube * Tubeless

* We recommend using a rim band .

Important :

With an alloy rim and a Tubeless tire , we do not

recommend f itting an inner tube in the tire . This is

because in the event of a puncture , the tire could be

f lattened instantly and suddenly .

When to change the valve of a tubeless tire ?  

If you have a rubber valve : we recommend changing

the valve at every tire change .

If you have a metal valve : we recommend changing

the valve seal at every tire change .

III - Pressure

how to choose a motorcycle inner tube

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF RIMS ARE TL OR TT ?

INNER TUBE FOR ROAD MOTORCYCLE AND SCOOTER

There are two steps to choose

the right inner tube for road

usage :

1 . The tube must match the size of your tire . You should

therefore start by identifying your tire size to f ind the

right inner tube .

2 . Then choose the type of valve ( if more than one choice

is of fered ) .

For the same size there is

sometimes a choice between

two types of valves :

• Straight valve

• Angled valve

THE MICHELIN BIB MOUSSE ALTERNATIVE

Since the MICHELIN Bib Mousse

TM

contains no air it is an excellent Of f Road choice for never having to worry about

punctures See the dimensions of the MICHELIN Bib Mousse

TM

We recommend that you use a new rim tape and a new inner

tube every time you install a new tire

INNER TUBE FOR OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLE

For off road we offer two types of inner tubes

Reinforced robust Ultra Heavy Duty UHD more robust 4mm of thickness

Here the choice of valve does not matter as it is always straight

Between the reinforced or Ultra Heavy Duty UHD inner tube you will be more secure in terms of resistance with the latter

provided of course that it exists in your dimensions

HOW TO CHOOSE A VALVE ?

The shape of the valve determines how easy it is to pressurise the tire . When access to the valve is dif f icult ,

for example because of the braking system , it may be easier to apply pressure with an angled valve rather than

a straight valve .

TECHNICAL DATA I PRESSURE