It is not the severity of the failure but the likelyhood of it happening that increases with folding tire (kevlar bead) installed on hookless rim, especially at higher pressures.

In my old age I've come to prefer folders. I've found them to be easier to deal with but I certainly can't say that is a universal situation.

Situation appears to have improved over the last 2 or 3 years re: availability of tire compatible with new, high-end road hookless rims. See

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/h...-road-tubeless

FWIW: all of my wheels/tires are clincher, and I plan to stick with clinchers and inner tubes for the foreseeable future. But it's nice to see more options for future upgrades given the push for tubeless these days.

I am most definitely going to give folders a try. Gotta wait until payday, though. Bought three, make that four, bikes today. And I am trying to down size my bicycle collection.

Sounds like you've never taken out a 2nd mortgage to buy a pair of Rene Herse tires.

Buying bikes is a terrible way to downsize your collection. :lol:

Think of it as reverse psychology. Truth is, I do not even know what I want any more at the moment. Six projects hanging on hooks waiting for attention. That said, I still keep my eyes peeled every day. I need help.. That said, I did sell six bikes, so far, this year. That adds up to a bit of downsizing. I am trying.