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BACKSPACING

Also called rear spacing, it is the distance from the mounting pad to the back edge of the rim. This is different than wheel offset.

BALANCE

Equal distribution of the weight of a tyre and wheel. If a tyre & wheel is not balanced it can lead to vibrations or uneven wear. For balancing, weights are attached to the wheel to compensate for uneven weight distribution.

BEAD

That part of the tyre that is shaped to fit the rim. Made of high tensile steel wires that are wrapped in woven fabric and then held by the plies.

BEAD SEALER

Forms an airtight seal between the tyre and rim, reducing bead leaks. Bead Sealer is a thick, high-solid content, black sealant. Brush on the beads of tubeless tyres during mounting.

BEAD SEAT

The edge of the rim that creates a seal between the tyre bead and the wheel.

BEAD WEDGE

A metal, hooked shaped object to provide permanent gap between bead and rim.

BELTED BIAS TYRES

These tyres have a body similar to that of bias tyres, with the addition of two or more belts under the tread to strengthen and stabilize the tread. The belts improve tread life by reducing tread movement during contact without the road.

BIAS TYRE

A tyre that is constructed with plies laid out in alternating directions in angles about 30-40 degrees to the centre line of the tyre. The plies form a criss-cross pattern.

BOOST AIR / CHEETAH

Blasts air under the bead forcing the beads into seats.

BUFFING SOLUTION

A chemical cleaner for repairing tyres.

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