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Rim drop

Also called drop center, a change (drop) in the rim profile between the rim flanges in which the bead area of a tyre is placed during the mounting process. This allows the tyre to be mounted on the rim.

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  • Industry/Domain: Automotive
  • Category: Tires
  • Company: Michelin
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