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Dick Butler · 01-06-2013, 10:43 AM

Probably would not happen if shape of tire cold and uninflated werent narrower than rim width. It is the fresh strength of the rubber shape pulling them off I would say. I imagine if it were a 5 inch rim it would not have a pull inwards to overcome the width of the rim.

01-06-2013, 10:43 AM	#3
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Tires come of the bead when out of air??? Probably would not happen if shape of tire cold and uninflated werent narrower than rim width. It is the fresh strength of the rubber shape pulling them off I would say. I imagine if it were a 5 inch rim it would not have a pull inwards to overcome the width of the rim.