- flat base rim taper
- An obsolete form of rim with no taper at either bead seat.
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
flat base rim taper
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flat base rim — A truck rim with no center depression. A demountable flange (consisting of 1 or 2 piece side/lock ring) permits the removal of the tire and holds it in place after installation. Also see flat base rim taper … Dictionary of automotive terms
base rim taper — See flat base rim taper … Dictionary of automotive terms
rim taper — The slope of the rim. See advanced rim taper base rim taper center rim taper drop center rim taper flat base rim taper intermediate rim taper semi drop center rim taper … Dictionary of automotive terms
base rim — See flat base rim flat base rim taper … Dictionary of automotive terms
rim — [1] The outer edge of a dented area in a body panel that is heat shrunk towards the center of the dent. [2] On a bicycle, the metal or wooden hoop of a wheel that holds the tire and tube and the outer ends of the spokes. [3] On a truck, the metal … Dictionary of automotive terms
taper — A gradual narrowing in size of a long round object toward one end. See advanced rim taper base rim taper bead seat taper center rim taper drop center rim taper flat base rim taper intermediate rim taper rim bead seat taper … Dictionary of automotive terms
base — [1] The lowest supporting part of an upright member. [2] The bottom layer or coating in a series of paint coats. [3] The major ingredient, other than pigments and filler, that make up the non volatile portion of an adhesive, coating, or sealing… … Dictionary of automotive terms
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
multi-piece rim — A rim type incorporating at least one demountable bead seat and/or rim flange to allow tire mounting. The opposite is a one piece rim. The bead seats of all multi piece rims (except flat base rims) have a 5° taper; rims incorporating the semi… … Dictionary of automotive terms
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