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2. Bead breaker - Wikipedia

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   A tire bead is held in the groove by air pressure. A bead breaker is a tool used for separating tires from rims. The innermost diameter of the tire that interfaces with the rim of a wheel is called the tire bead. The bead is a thicker section of rubber, and is reinforced with braided steel cables, called the bead bundle. [1]

3. Tire changer - Wikipedia

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   Motorcycle tire changers mainly provide a simple bead loosening system and rim clamps powered manually. Certain motorcycle tire changers can accommodate wheel diameters as small as 10 inches (250 mm) and wheels at least 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (38 mm) wide. [4] In addition, small atv wheels and tires are used on motorcycle tire changers.

4. Off-road tire - Wikipedia

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   Off-road cycle tires, colloquially called knobbies, [4] may be found on motocross and enduro motorcycles, ATVs, and mountain bikes. [1] Tires for single-track vehicles and ATVs have a curved profile such that some tread only contacts the ground during turning. Depending on the model of tire, an off-road capable tire may or may not be approved ...

5. Beadlock - Wikipedia

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   A beadlock or bead lock is a mechanical device that secures the bead of a tire to the wheel of a vehicle. Tires and wheels are designed so that when the tire is inflated, the tire pressure pushes the bead of the tire against the inside of the wheel rim so that the tire stays on the wheel and the two rotate together. In situations where tire ...

6. Tire bead - Wikipedia

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   When the tire is properly inflated, the air pressure within the tire keeps the bead in this groove. Reducing tire air pressure is a frequent practice among off-road vehicle drivers. [1] [2] This action widens the tire tread, enhancing the contact surface with the terrain for better traction. However, excessively low pressure can lead to ...

7. Bicycle tools - Wikipedia

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   Tire bead jack can be used to install tires on rims, especially when the tire-rim combination is tight. Dishing gauge is used to measure the dish of a wheel. Wheel truing stand is used to measure the side to side and radial trueness of a wheel's rim and facilitate truing it. Bicycle pump; Pressure gauge is used to measure tire pressure.