- demountable flange
- A side ring or side and lock ring combination that retains the tire on the rim. It is removable to permit tire mounting or removal.
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
demountable flange
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side ring — A demountable metal flange to hold the tire on the rim base. It can be self contained, locking into the gutter, or may be held in place by a lock ring, depending on the type … Dictionary of automotive terms
