The Tufo MS3 is a high-performance tubular tire (also called tubular clincher) specifically designed for wheelchair sports, manufactured by Tufo, a Czech company renowned for specialized tubular tires in cycling and wheelchair applications.
It's particularly popular for indoor court sports like wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair tennis, where low rolling resistance, high pressure capability, durability, and secure rim fit are essential.
Key Features and Benefits
-
No-glue design — Features a patented bead construction with a specially shaped sidewall. Once inflated, it locks tightly against the rim lips without needing glue, reducing setup hassle and maintenance.
-
Rim protection — The tire sits mostly inside the rim profile, shielding the rim from side impacts (common in contact sports like rugby or basketball).
-
Low rolling resistance — Activated silica tread compound and pattern optimize speed and efficiency on smooth indoor surfaces.
-
High pressure tolerance — Supports 12–16 bar (175–230 psi), allowing for a very firm, responsive ride that enhances speed and handling.
-
Puncture resistance — Includes protective plies for better durability under high pressure and aggressive play.
-
TPI options — Available in 60 TPI (standard) or higher (e.g., 120 TPI in some variants) for lighter/more supple feel.
-
Colors — Primarily blue (sometimes listed with orange or other options in resellers).
Specifications (from Tufo's official site)
-
Type — Tubular (for specific clincher rims; not standard clincher or tubeless).
-
Width — 22 mm.
-
Available sizes (common for wheelchairs):
- 24" (ETRTO 540 × 21 mm) — ~300 g.
- 25" (ETRTO 559 × 21 mm) — ~315 g.
- 26" (ETRTO 590 × 21 mm) — ~315 g.
- 28"/700c (ETRTO 622 × 21 mm) — ~330 g.
-
Pressure — 12–16 bar (175–230 psi).
-
TPI — 60 / 120
These tires pair well with lightweight rims (including carbon ones) for active/sports wheelchairs, but they require compatible rims with the right bead seat dimensions for the no-glue system to work safely. Users often praise them for excellent grip, speed, and longevity in competitive play.
Please note if requesting a quote or invoice for items totalling under $300 there will be a charge of $50 inclusive of GST to cover the time and costs involved for us to manually prepare this. Quotes & invoices over $300 in total are exempt from this charge. To avoid this charge you can always purchase the item from us online and you will be issued a tax invoice which you can use to claim back the cost of the goods through the appropriate NDIS channel.
