This video delves into the science behind setting tire beads that have become unseated, and mounting a tire on a wheel using a controlled explosion. Following is a transcript of this video.

Additionally, the baking process stiffens and seats the tire bead, which creates tires that are often easier to install and pressurize. In some cases (Boeing 737NG as an example), a retreaded tire ...

When it comes to the pressure of mountain and gravel bike tires, a few psi either way can make a big difference in ...

Supporting-ring system run-flat tires employ a stiff rubber (or other rigid material) ring attached to the tire or wheel bead. (The bead is where a tire seals itself to the wheel assembly.) The tire's ...

Many off-road tires also are available in a vast array of different surfaces, ranging from packed down soil to loose sand. The bead of a tire is the portion that connects to the wheel. Generally, this ...

Most tire pressure gauges have a small dot or bead on the backside that is designed to be pressed into the center of the valve stem, releasing air. Step 8 Now that you’ve released some air ...

While Bike Ahead is mostly known for 6-spoke monocoque wheels, their Three Zero line-up delivers 3 types of lightweight & ...

You will need a particular set of tools and plenty of elbow grease with tubeless tires, primarily to break the bead. If you make a mistake, you will need new rims. Also, you will find that it’s easier ...

Radial Tires ®: These tires are constructed with layers of fabric known as plies that run radially across the tire from bead to bead. The layers are placed perpendicular to the centerline of the tire.

Bontrager is headed to Brevard and Galbraith with two new aggressive MTB tires designed for the namesake terrain.