Best tubeless road tyres: Faster, more comfortable and less puncture-prone

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The best tubeless road tyres are rapidly gaining traction as the best option for road riders.

In the past, tubeless road bike tyres had a dubious reputation for awkward set-up and low reliability, but tyre makers have put a lot of effort into improving manufacturing precision, lowering weight and improving the ease of set-up for the best tubeless road bike tyres. They've also put their latest tech into their tubeless tyres, so you can expect a quality ride, durability and, above all, puncture protection. 

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Josh Croxton
Associate Editor (Tech)

Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews – leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he's covered everything from buyer's guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews. 

On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, 'cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.

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