Chafer
The chafer is a strip of reinforced rubber positioned around the bead area of the tyre where it contacts the wheel rim. It protects the casing cords from abrasion and damage caused by rim contact during mounting, driving, and flexing. A damaged chafer can lead to gradual air loss and premature bead area deterioration.
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