Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
bead lock — See tire bead lock … Dictionary of automotive terms
lock — [1] A fastening device which closes and opens by the use of a key. [2] A steering term describing the amount by which the wheels of a vehicle are able to turn. See steering lock and lock to lock. [3] An obstruction such as a air lock or vapor… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Tire manufacturing — Pneumatic tires are manufactured according to relatively standardized processes and machinery, in around 450 tire factories in the world. Over 1 billion tires are manufactured annually, making the tire industry the majority consumer of natural… … Wikipedia
rim bead seat taper — The narrowing of the rim width towards the rim well. The taper must be designed to lock the tire to the rim and provide a good seal; well base rims for passenger cars have a 5° taper, those for commercial vehicles have a 15° taper; flat base rims … Dictionary of automotive terms
Bicycle wheel — For the Marcel Duchamp installation, see Bicycle Wheel. The front wheel from a racing bicycle made using a Mavic rim … Wikipedia
Beadlock — A beadlock is a mechanical device that secures the bead of a tire to the wheel. First manufactured by Marsh Racing Wheels at Siloam Springs, Arkansas in 1980 but conceived designed and tested by Marsh Racing Wheels years… … Wikipedia
Rim (wheel) — The rim is the outer circular design of the metal on which the inside edge of the tire is mounted on vehicles such as automobiles. [ [http://www.motorera.com/dictionary/RI.HTM#Rim Rim as defined by the Dictionary of Automobile Terms, undated] ,… … Wikipedia
Bicycle tools — Various bicycle tools have evolved over the years into specialized tools for working on a bicycle. Modern bicycle shops will stock a large number of tools for working on different bicycle parts. This work can be performed by a trained bicycle… … Wikipedia
Michelin PAX System — The Michelin PAX is an automobile run flat tire system that utilizes a special type of rim and tire to allow temporary use of a wheel if its tire is punctured. The core of Michelin s PAX system is the semi rigid ring installed onto the rim using… … Wikipedia
Kawasaki Police Motorcycles — The Kawasaki police motorcycles have been produced in four series:* Z1 P A 1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 cc motorcycle, modified through the addition of a shop installed kit, then in 1976 available factory built as a police motorcycle * KZ900 Police… … Wikipedia
