But the part of the tyre that would stretch under those conditions isn't the part that keeps it on the rim - or am I being thick?
I'm not sure I understood your question, do you mean tyre bead stretching?
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But the part of the tyre that would stretch under those conditions isn't the part that keeps it on the rim - or am I being thick?