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Tire making, episode five

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DougC

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Jan 1, 2010, 4:51:10 PM1/1/10
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Suppose that (during construction) I need to test a tire by mounting and
inflating it.

Is there any difference in rim strength if the rim is built into a
complete wheel, or if the rim is used alone?
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AMuzi

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Jan 1, 2010, 4:52:52 PM1/1/10
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Yes, significantly but strength is hardly a critical factor
for checking a tire's integrity.

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Andrew Muzi
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thirty-six

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Jan 1, 2010, 7:19:47 PM1/1/10
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Won't make any difference if you do not perform a roll test but you
may wish to consider how to handle the rim and tyre for mounting and
demounting. I find the spokes generaally useful in aiding the fitting
and removal of a tyre if the wheel is not attatched to a frame.

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