Automotive Repair Glossary : Bead Definition

Bead Definition: An inextensible hoop of high tensile steel wires that anchors the plies and conforms to the rim seat to hold the tire onto the wheel rim. A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z   BTU Back Pressure Backfire Backing Plate Backlash Backspacing Bakelite Balance Ball Bearing Ball Joint Ballast Resistor Barometric Pressure Sensor Barometric Pressure Battery Bead Seat Bead Bearing Belts Bias Ply Bimetal Temp Sensor Bleeding Blending Blowby Body Roll Bonded Lining Boots Brake Balance Brake Bleeding Brake Disc Brake Drum Brake Fade Brake Feel Brake Fluid Brake Flushing Brake Hose Brake Job Brake Line Brake Lines Brake Lining Brake Master Cylinder Brake Pad Brake Rotors Brake Shoe Brake Squeal Brakes Bump Steer Bump Stops Bushing Bypass Filter

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