What Is The Purpose of the 3 Places A Wheel Steps Down From Outside Edge to Inside?
Question:
What is the purpose of the dimples? They are right where the tire bead seals. I am somewhat concerned about this. See my pics. Dimples are circled in red.
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
On the Steel Trailer Wheel # AM20006, I assume the 3 dimples you are referring to are the 3 places the wheel steps down in size. The outside largest diameter point is where the wheel is outside of the tire for a little protection of the sealing bead. The second step is where the tire bead rests and seals against the wheel to allow the air to stay pressurized without having an inner tube. The third step is down to the mounting flange to give strength and stability.
Each tire will have all of these aspects but they look different based on the wheel design and size of the wheel.
If you have other questions or if I misunderstood, please let me know so I can help further.
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Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
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- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 5.70-8
- 8 Inch
- K - 65 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Steve
4/18/2018
What is the purpose of the dimples? They are right where the tire bead seals. I am somewhat concerned about this. See my pics. Dimples are circled in red.