Originally Posted by
Bob Dopolina
No, not really.
But if you are looking for a reason to go road tubeless that would be the best reason.
Pinch flats are mostly a non-issue on road bikes, but punctures are common. For these reasons, I'd say that puncture flat protection is the best reason to go road tubeless.
With the mileage that I ride, the higher tire prices, and limited selection(& availability), tubeless tires just don't make sense for me at this time.