Section III. BEAD LOCKS AND BEAD CLIPS

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Section IV. TIRES

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Section III. BEAD LOCKS AND BEAD CLIPS

the tire in position. This is necessary in combat to

32-8. Bead Locks. A metal device called a bead lock

support the load when operating tires without air

(fig. 32-8) fits between the beads of the tire so that

pressure.

pressure can be applied by tightening the rim flanges

against the outside of the bead. The bead lock is slightly

32-9. Bead Clips. Bead clips (fig. 32-9) are used

wider than the space between the tire beads when

mounted on the rim. Thus, a compression fit is obtained

instead of bead locks on certain sizes of tires. Bead clips

that locks the beads in place so they will not slip on the

are used in multiples; five to six clips are spaced equally

rim and will hold

on each bead of the tire.

Figure 32-8. Bead Locks.

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