In tubeless tires, where is the pressurized air stored?

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The correct answer is between the rim and the cover (tire casing). Tubeless tires have replaced older systems by eliminating the separate internal inner tube. Instead, the air is hermetically retained in the space formed by the metal part of the wheel (the rim) and the tire itself (the cover). This is achieved thanks to a reinforced bead and an internal impermeable rubber lining that ensures airtightness. It is important to remember that this system is safer because, in the event of a puncture, air is lost more progressively than in tube-type tires.

In tubeless tires, where is the pressurized air stored?

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