FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Wheels - Operation






WHEELS










The wheel has raised sections between the rim flanges (1) and the rim well (3). Initial inflation of the tire forces the bead over these raised sections. In case of tire failure, the raised sections hold the tire in position on the wheel until the vehicle can be brought to a safe stop.