TwentyTen

I've search the net but couldn't find the answer....



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What keeps the tire on the rim???

I just cant figure it out.

Any and all comments welcome. Feel free to bag on me - I just CANT find the answer

C to the O

I'm kinda curious to find out as well...
All I know of the process is that machine that takes the tire off the wheel, or vice versa.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

umm good question, i don't knnow the 100% answer too. i have seen tire mounting close to a trillion times. from what i see, it's already a lot of force just to stretch out the tires to fit over the rim, so i believe the stretching alone would hold the tire in place already. and also, before they put the tire on, they put some stuff (liquid) on the two edges of the inside tire. i suppose those are glue type stuff coz' sometimes after install i see some leftover on the rim that i can rub off easy

Brandon@TR

The bead seat of the wheel keeps the tire on the rim. If you look at a bare wheel you will see 2 ridges on either side of the barrel section. The beads of the tires fit into the bead seat and then under the pressure of the air the bead section of the tire "pops" into a secure place on the bead seat. The liguid Romi sees is a lubricant that does dry a bit chalky.

TwentyTen

Thanks Brandon. So the tirew starts off just a " little" too small, then is stretched over the rim. A combination of the stretching, air pressure and bead seat keep the tire on the rim.

Ohhh, okay, I've got it. Now I can sleep ;p

DVSG3

The only liquid I have seen used is a soap and water mixture. Slick when wet and tacky when dry.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

oh so that's lub not glue yeah it dries up very chalky, i always have to rub them off