First, from a structural perspective: Tubeless tires do not have an inner tube; the outer tire is directly attached to the rim. Tubeless steel-belted tires, on the other hand, have both inner and outer tubes, with several layers of steel cords added to the outer tube. Simply put, tubeless steel-belted tires are an upgraded version of tubeless tires.
Second, in terms of wear resistance: Tubeless tires have excellent wear resistance due to their relatively thicker outer tire material. Similarly, tubeless steel-belted tires also exhibit outstanding wear resistance due to the steel cords.
Next, in terms of puncture protection: Tubeless tires do not immediately deflate after a puncture, allowing continued riding and ensuring the user has enough time to reach a repair shop. Tubeless steel-belted tires, however, deflate immediately after a puncture, making riding impossible; the user must either push the scooter or have a mechanic come to their location for repair.
In terms of price: Tubeless tires are slightly more expensive than steel-belted tires, while steel-belted tires are more expensive than regular tires.
Furthermore, in terms of lifespan... Tubeless tires generally need to be replaced after being repaired more than 3 to 5 times. Steel-belted tires, on the other hand, can continue to be used and have a longer lifespan if repaired using hot patching methods.
Finally, in terms of comfort, steel-belted tires offer superior vibration damping, while tubeless tires, lacking an inner tube, provide relatively poorer vibration damping. Therefore, electric vehicles equipped with steel-belted tires offer better comfort.
