Tires With Rim Protector
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The tire industry produces tires with rim protector for light alloy wheels (rim protector). The rim protector prevents damage to the light alloy wheels caused by contact with curbs.
Using tires with rim protector on steel wheels with wheel covers may lead to the loss of the wheel cover while driving. The cover separates from its secure seating due to the flexing of the tire.
CAUTION:
Tire with rim protector mounted on steel rim.
Full wheel cover may loosen from the rim.
- Do not mount tires with rim protectors on steel rims.
The illustration shows the non-permissible combination of steel rim, wheel cover and tire with rim protector.
Fig 1: Identifying Non-Permissible Combination Of Steel Rim, Wheel Cover And Tire With Rim Protector
A -
Rim Protector
B -
Rim Flange of a Steel Rim
C -
Wheel Cover