Hookless Compatibility

Some American Classic tires are compatible with hookless (Tubeless Straight-Side/TSS) rims. To be compatible, the following must be met:

The tire must be a Tubeless-Ready model,
The tire must not include Stage 3 Flat Protection or Stage 3S Flat Protection,
The tire must be placed on an appropriate width rim,
The rim must meet current E.T.R.T.O. standards for tubeless systems, and
The air pressure must be below the lowest maximum pressure as listed by both the rim and the ISO recommended pressure for Tubeless-Ready tires on hookless rims.

More information on hookless compatibility can be found on our Tire and Rim Compatibility page.

Not approved for use on hookless rims:

Lamplighter (all versions)
Timekeeper Tube-Type (all versions)
Timekeeper TLR with Stage 3 Flat Protection
Torchbearer Tube-Type (all versions)
Torchbearer TLR with Stage 3S Flat Protection
Any, and all, tube-type tires

Warning: the maximum air pressure listed on American Classic tires is for hook bead systems. Hookless systems require a lower maximum pressure. ISO provided maximum air pressures for hookless systems can be found in the Tire Pressure section on our Tire Basics page.

ISO - International Organization of Standards
E.T.R.T.O. - The European Tire and Rim Technical Organization