How to improve bike puncture resistance

You may not know it yet: there are three types of bike punctures to which your bicycle tyres are exposed. And for each one we share our recommendations.

1 - Perforation and cuts

Nails, stones, thorns, etc. may be the cause of perforation of the inner tube or tubeless tyre. The aggressive nature of the components of some road surfaces can also give rise to cuts.

The thickness and quality of rubber, the density of the casing cords and the presence of a textile reinforcing ply are factors which affect the tyre's resistance to these bike punctures.

The type of inner tube used also has an effect: nature of the rubber, thickness and the presence of a self-sealing liquid.

How to prevent perforation and cuts?

If you are using Tubetype, Michelin recommends MICHELIN PROTEK MAX inner tubes for Mountain Bikes in particular and for urban use and city trekking.

Its special design combined with a self sealing liquid ensures a good bike puncture protection.

2 - Pinch puncture

This kind of bike puncture happens when the inner tube is pinched between the rim flange and the ground when passing over an obstacle at high speed (a pothole, for example).

How to prevent pinch puncture?

We advise you to ensure that the tyre pressure is always as recommended by the manufacturer.

Also note that a tyre with a wide cross-section, thick sidewall and a thick-walled inner tube can resist this type of pinching, such as those in the MICHELIN Power range.

3 - Perforation by the rim wall

This type of perforation occurs when the rim tape is unsuitable (width, material, incorrect centring, etc.) or in poor condition. This type of perforation is identified by the position of the hole in the tube, which is on the rim side, not on the tread side.

How to prevent perforation by the rim wall?

To avoid this type of bike puncture, we recommend changing the rim tape each time a tyre is replaced, as we do for new inner tubes.

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How to improve bike puncture resistance

The 3 types of bike punctures

1 - Perforation and cuts

How to prevent perforation and cuts?

2 - Pinch puncture

How to prevent pinch puncture?

3 - Perforation by the rim wall

How to prevent perforation by the rim wall?

Equip yourself with puncture-resistant bike tyres

MICHELIN POWER ALL SEASON

MICHELIN POWER CYCLOCROSS JET

MICHELIN POWER CYCLOCROSS MUD

MICHELIN POWER CUP COMPETITION LINE

MICHELIN POWER ADVENTURE COMPETITION LINE

MICHELIN POWER CYCLOCROSS JET TUBULAR

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