DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AND INFLATING TUBELESS TIRES

摘要

A device for mounting and inflating a tubeless tire on an automotive wheel rim. An annular member having an out-of-round cross-sectional configuration and an integral seating collar is placed between the flanged rim of the wheel and the sidewall of the tire to establish a sealed air chamber. The annular member includes a circular surface for rolling engagement with the sidewall and optionally a lip seal for engaging the sidewall.