Originally Posted by Barrettscv

I have tubeless ready carbon fiber rims on my rim-brake road bike. I've had two blow-outs while using tubes. Both happened after braking for a stop sign after descending a half mile hill of about 15% or more.

The rims are heating up and causing the tubes to fail.

Do tubeless tires and sealant eliminate this risk?

On long descents that are moderately steep. I alternate front and rear braking and can avoid a blowout. But on shorter steep hills stopping quickly is required.