Originally Posted by Eric F

You're making comparisons at the same pressure. I'm not.

I used tubed tires for years. I understand how they work and how to repair them. My most recent bike purchase included tubeless tires.. It took me a bit to understand how the system works, and how to deal with them on the side of the road. It didn't take me very long to realize that I won't go back to a tubed tire. A comfy ride with no pinch flats? Nice. Almost zero concern about small punctures? Excellent.

Clearly, tubeless tires aren't for you, Terry. I respect your knowledge in a lot of areas, but your justifications on this argument don't make a lot of sense to me when I compare them to my real-world experiences. You do you, brother.