Air-Liner Tire Insert
Developed in collaboration with Deaneasy, the Vittoria Air-Liner Tire Insert is the ultimate tire accessory for mountain bike tires. This innovative foam-based tubular insert for tubeless tires is a breeze to install, and does its job exceptionally well of protecting the rim, enhancing overall grip, and preventing punctures on some of the roughest and rowdiest trails.
Made from a new-generation polymer, the technical foam Air-Liner allows for lower tire pressures, prevents burping and bead-breaking, and and absorbs high-frequency vibrations for a smoother ride. While this polymer is slightly dense, it more than makes up for extra weight with incredible resistance to rocks and trail debris. Two continuous carvings—one on the top and one on the bottom—run the length of the Air-Liner to make room for the air and sealant within, and to better support the tire. Plus, installation is exceptionally easy thanks to the included zip ties and smooth cut-ability of the foam.
Details
- Technical foam tire insert for added protection on the trail
- Made for tubeless and tubeless-ready tires with sealant
- Air-Liner adds grip, protection, and allows for lower PSI
- Prevents burping effect and bead breaking
- Cut edges of the tube according to size of your rim
- Item #VIT003V
- Material
- foam polymer
- Includes
- Air-Liner, zip ties
- Claimed Weight
- [large] 8oz
- Activity
- mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
1 based on 2 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 4, 2020
Pinch flat on day one
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Weight:
- 135
I got this after getting a my first pinch flat after a year of riding. I was a little paranoid, so I was running higher pressure (26psi) for my weight (135lbs). I was also checking my tire regularly after every run. After my last run, I ended up with a small pinch flat. Maybe it's coincidence, but my tire lasted only a day with this insert. Because the insert takes up so much volume the air volume in the tire is much smaller. So even a single burp can drastically reduce the pressure of your tire. Regardless of how it happened the insert didn't protect my tire from a pinch flat.
August 2, 2020
Still destroyed my rim
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I picked one of these up and installed it in the rear wheel of my hardtail. I usually run 25 PSI in my rear. I inflated to just over 20 psi with the insert installed and went for a test ride on a rocky trail. Within a mile of descending, I?d bottomed out and destroyed my rim. I don?t understand all the reviews gushing about running 10 or 15 PSI, as the liner didn?t do anything to save my rim even at a reasonably normal pressure. I know a lot of people swear by these, but it just flat out didn?t work for me.
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August 16, 2020
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