Getting to Grips with Beaded Edge Rims and Tires
If you've ever tried mounting tires on beaded edge rims, you know exactly why modern wheel designs were such a massive breakthrough for the automotive world. It's one of those tasks that connects you directly to the pioneers of motoring, usually because you're sweaty, frustrated, and wondering how anyone survived a road trip in 1910. These rims, often called "clinchers" by folks in the US, are a completely different animal compared to the drop-center wheels we see on every car today. ...