How to improve bike puncture resistance

You may not know it yet: there are three types of bike punctures to which your bicycle tires 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 tire. 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 tire'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.

2 - Pinch Puncture (Snake Bite 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 tire pressure is always as recommended by the tire manufacturer. Maintaining the correct tire pressure is critical for both performance and safety; improper pressure can lead to a rapid air loss and/or impact performance.

Also note that a tire with a wide cross-section, thick sidewall and a thick-walled inner tube can resist this type of pinching.

How to Prevent Rim Wall Perforation?

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 tire is replaced, as we do for new inner tubes.