Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use.
Beads
The two edges of a tyre, composed of hoops of steel wire round which the casing is wrapped and moulded into shape to hold the tyre securely on to the wheel rim.
