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tubeless

tubeless

1 4.7
A tire you can use without an inner tube
  • adjective
  • /ˈtuːbləs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sin cámara
  • Switching from tube-type to tubeless tires can help reduce flat tires caused by pinches.

Examples

  • Many modern cars use tubeless tires for improved performance and safety.

  • The new car came with tubeless tires.

  • He replaced the old inner tube with a new tubeless tire for his mountain bike.

  • I prefer tubeless tires for better performance.

  • Many modern bicycles now come with tubeless tires for added convenience and performance.

  • She decided to upgrade her car with tubeless tires to reduce the risk of flats.

  • The tubeless tire design allows for easier maintenance and improved ride quality.

Antonyms

tubed
  • Specialized
1 5.3

A tire that has an inner rubber tube

Compounds

tubeless tire
  • Specialized
3.1

A tire that holds air without an inner tube

Surface Forms

tubeless positive

Morphology

tubeless = tube (transparent) = tube + less

The adjective is a straightforward formation 'tube' + '-less' meaning 'without a tube', which matches the tire sense.

Etymology

The word tubeless comes from tube, the small inner rubber part used in older tires, plus less, which means 'without', just like in careless. So a tubeless tire is made to work 'without' that inner tube, which is why it can help reduce flat tires caused by pinches.