Why do car tires not need a tube or liquid sealant but bicycle tires do?

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Why do car tires not need a tube or liquid sealant but bicycle tires do?

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Bicycle tires aren’t rigid enough to maintain their shape under load. If you did away with the tube, you wouldn’t be able to maintain a good enough seal on the rim.

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