Originally Posted by
Psimet2001
I was concerned when you pointed out they aren't for use with hookless rims...then I watched a GCN video the other day where they were using Pirelli's on hookless rims with the full OK and recommendation from the rim OEM. It does specifically state that they aren't for use on hookless rims on the tire itself...but apparently it's OK to an extent.
Yeah, I think that the earliest batches had that on the sidewall, but the newer ones don't. I think that, across the board, manufacturers are following the ETRTO lead in maxing out at 72psi for hookless, so a lot of smaller tires (under 28mm, generally) aren't getting the blessing