Journal . Fig. 7.—Cross-section View Fig. 8.—Cross-section View OF A CLINCHER BEADED TYRE. OF A STRAIGHT-SIDE TYRE. and here the clincher rim makes good for the faults of the clincherbead tyre. If not absolutely satisfying to the eye of the engineer,it at least is solid and substantial, which the straight-side rim isnot. The detachable flange on the American rim is a source ofgreat trouble to the motorist, and forms the weak link in whatotherwise would be a strong case for the straight-side tyre. Theauthors opinion is that the future will see the production of animproved detachable rim, and th
Journal . Fig. 7.—Cross-section View Fig. 8.—Cross-section View OF A CLINCHER BEADED TYRE. OF A STRAIGHT-SIDE TYRE. and here the clincher rim makes good for the faults of the clincherbead tyre. If not absolutely satisfying to the eye of the engineer,it at least is solid and substantial, which the straight-side rim isnot. The detachable flange on the American rim is a source ofgreat trouble to the motorist, and forms the weak link in whatotherwise would be a strong case for the straight-side tyre. Theauthors opinion is that the future will see the production of animproved detachable rim, and that the straight-side tyre willthen be universally adopted. Tread Designs of Pneumatic Tyres. Tread designs may be divided into three categories, viz.,steel-studded, rubber anti-skid, and plain. Steel-studded.—This is the most expensive type of tyre fromthe point of view of both initial cost and cost per mile. Its valueis in its anti-skid and anti-side slip properties, and on this point THE MOTOR CAR
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