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Originally posted by beddhist:
Hmmm, whenever I had punctures on tubeless tyres the tyre stayed on the rim. Even a rear, completely deflated (large hole, the mushroom-type bung shot past me when I re-inflated the tyre properly!).
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That is exactly another safety feature of tubeless rims (not necessarily the tyre, though).
Agreed, i've never had a tubeless tire break the bead after going flat...hmmm, wouldn't that be nice  I also agree tubeless tires are more puncture resistant, and much easier to fix. Most punctures are in the tread, not the sidewall. Always carry spare front and rear tubes in the event you puncure the sidewall! Also, if i was given a choice of only carrying one tube, it would be a front. You can ride slowly with a flat rear, but would be absolutely doomed with a flat front!
Just IMHO  Do a search, i've had lots to say already on flat tires.
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