Broken spokes transfer additional tension to adjoining spokes, creating the potential for further spoke failures. Both broken and loose spokes may cause wheel wobble, thus accelerating tire wear, and may cause instability. Bent rims may cause wheel wobble, bead unseating and, in the case of tubeless tires, gradual air loss. Sudden wheel failure may result from the use of cracked cast wheels. Mount tires as tubeless only when the wheel manufacturer recommends it.
Some rims require tubes.
With a tube inserted, a tubeless tire may be fitted to a tube-type wheel. Dunlop does not recommend fitment of tubes in radial tires or fitment of radials on rims requiring tubes. Never apply any other material, cleaners, or dressings to enhance sidewall appearance. The treatment tires receive during extended periods of inactivity may directly affect their mileage and performance. Do not keep tires next to radiators or sources of heat.