Bead Conditions
Brake
Heat Damage
A deterioration of the bead face from toe to wheel flange area;
minor to severe blistering of rubber in this area; melted or solidified
nylon fabric if temperatures were excessive; very hard, brittle
surface rubber. Tire is to be scrapped.
Kinked
Bead
An obvious deformation of the bead wire in the bead toe, face or
heel area. Can result from improper mounting or demounting and/or
excessive spreading for inspection purposes. Tire is to be scrapped.
Casing
Conditions
Inner
Tire Breakdown
Deterioration (distorted/wrinkled rubber of tubeless tire innerliner
or fabric fraying/broken cords in tube-type) in the shoulder area;
usually caused by underinflated or overloaded operation. Tire is
to be scrapped.
Impact
Break
Rupture of tire casing in tread or sidewall area, usually from extremely
hard landing or penetration by foreign object. Tire is to be scrapped.
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