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Tyre The rubber part of the wheel which contacts the ground. The construction can be bias-ply, bias-belted, or radial. The plies are made of rayon, nylon, and polyester. Belting can be fibreglass, steel, or kevlar. The rest of the tyre is hard rubber. - Tyre Bead
- That portion of the tire that bears against the rim flange. The bead has a number of turns of steel wire in it to provide great strength.
- Tyre Gauge
- An instrument for determining the pressure in a tube or tyre.
See also: Independent Suspension, Tyre Tread Pattern, Wheel.
  
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