How to Avoid Getting A Flat Tire on Your Mantis

 Different types of tires for an electric scooter 

Tires for the purchase of electric scooters is also a significant consideration. After all, in addition to the suspension, the biggest impact is tires when riding. At present, there are three main types of tires: solid tires, pneumatic tires and tubeless tires. So, which one is best to electric scooters? What's the differences among them?

Solid Tires, Pneumatic Tires and Tubeless tires

The solid tires are made of rubber and they do not have any air in them. This means that they are much more durable than pneumatic tires. They can also handle more weight and are less likely to get punctured. However, the solid tires are not as comfortable to ride on.  The pneumatic tires are the most common type of tires for electric scooters. They are inflated with air and they provide a much smoother ride. They are also more comfortable to ride on. However, they are not as durable and they can get punctured more easily.

The Kaabo Mantis 8 is equipped with 8" Tubeless Pneumatic Tires. Tubeless tires are common on automobiles, consisting of only the tire that forms an air-tight seal around the tire rim. The tire rim houses the valve stem. Tubeless tires tend to be more heavy-duty, puncture resistant, and have higher performance. For that reason, you’ll generally only find these more expensive tires on premium and performance scooters. However, if you do get a flat or need to change the tire, it can be a real pain.  

Nevertheless, which one is the most suitable for you ? It may depend on what you are looking for in a tire. If you want something that is more durable and can handle more weight, then solid tires are a good option. However, if you are looking for a smoother ride and a more comfortable experience, then the pneumatic tires are the way to go. The Kaabo Mantis 8 is Equipped with 8" Tubeless Tires. The Kaabo Mantis 8 is equipped with 8" Tubeless Pneumatic Tires, which results in a good driving experience and durability, but they are difficult to replace and expensive. So, how to avoid a flat tire is important.   

How to Avoid Getting A Flat Tire 

Avoid Strong impact

Hitting a curb at high speed or riding fast over rough terrain can also result in flat tires. And if you don't have sufficient tire pressure, you might even get what's called a "snakebite" puncture. The inner tube is penetrated in two places from the same impact.

Avoid riding over sharp objects

If you hit a sharp object just so, it will puncture even a car tire. A nail or other similar object being run over by a tire at the exact angle it needs to penetrate the inner tube is not much you can do about it. The difference between a car and a scooter is that you have a chance to spot it better from the electric scooter and try to avoid it. Avoid riding over broken glass and other sharper objects is the only way to go.

Keep tires at the proper pressure

The easiest way to prevent flats is to keep your tires at the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires are more prone to getting punctured. This is our favorite preventative measure because it is free and requires little effort. All you need is a bike pump. We recommend getting one with a built-in gauge because it makes it much easier to get the tire to the proper pressure.

We installed vacuum tubeless tires on kaabo Mantis 8. You can see on the tires that the standard tire pressure is AT50PSI (350kpa). When it's hot in the summer, you can lower the pressure a little bit.

Install the tires properly

If you need to replace a tire make sure whoever does it that it is installed properly. Cleaning the wheel rim and making sure nothing is pinched is crucial. Cheap tires are more likely to get flats. Invest in good quality, durable tires that will withstand regular use and last longer.

Watch for signs of wear and tear

Check your tire valve and give your tires a look over regularly to see if something is lodged in the tread pattern. A nail or sharp smaller object can sometimes work its way through the tire. Cheap tires are more likely to get flats. Invest in good quality, durable tires that will withstand regular use and last longer.

Kaabo USA really hopes our above tips can help you to avoid getting a flat tire on your electric scooter. If there is another questions, welcome to chat with us via our social media platform, thanks!

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