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'''Tire mousse''' is a component in certain types of off-road [[run flat tires]], designed to allow them to maintain functionality despite a puncture. It is a ring of flexible foam that slid inside the tire before it is fitted on the rim.<ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref> The mousse is compressed as soon as the tire is inflated. One the tire begins being used, it heats up and becomes primed for use.<ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref> In the event of an air leak, and subsequent loss of pressure, the mousse expands to fill the void, giving a pressure about half that of a properly inflated tire.<ref>http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/index.jsp?codeRubrique=8092004155045&codePage=8092004155045_23092004181624&lang=EN</ref><ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref> |
'''Tire mousse''' is a component in certain types of off-road [[run flat tires]], designed to allow them to maintain functionality despite a puncture. It is a ring of flexible foam that slid inside the tire before it is fitted on the rim.<ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref> The mousse is compressed as soon as the tire is inflated. One the tire begins being used, it heats up and becomes primed for use.<ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref> In the event of an air leak, and subsequent loss of pressure, the mousse expands to fill the void, giving a pressure about half that of a properly inflated tire.<ref>http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/index.jsp?codeRubrique=8092004155045&codePage=8092004155045_23092004181624&lang=EN</ref><ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref> |
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Mousse is used on cars and motorcycles in certain types of [[off-road racing]] such as the [[World Rally Championship]], although it is banned following the 2007 season, and the [[Dakar Rally]].<ref>http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=434851</ref> |
Mousse is used on cars and motorcycles in certain types of [[off-road racing]] such as the [[World Rally Championship]], although it is banned following the 2007 season, and the [[Dakar Rally]].<ref>http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=434851</ref><ref>http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wrc/news/158587-0/pirellis_gravel_tyre_gets_green_light.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:19, 15 January 2008
Tire mousse is a component in certain types of off-road run flat tires, designed to allow them to maintain functionality despite a puncture. It is a ring of flexible foam that slid inside the tire before it is fitted on the rim.[1] The mousse is compressed as soon as the tire is inflated. One the tire begins being used, it heats up and becomes primed for use.[2] In the event of an air leak, and subsequent loss of pressure, the mousse expands to fill the void, giving a pressure about half that of a properly inflated tire.[3][4]
Mousse is used on cars and motorcycles in certain types of off-road racing such as the World Rally Championship, although it is banned following the 2007 season, and the Dakar Rally.[5][6]
References
- ^ http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html
- ^ http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html
- ^ http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/index.jsp?codeRubrique=8092004155045&codePage=8092004155045_23092004181624&lang=EN
- ^ http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html
- ^ http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=434851
- ^ http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wrc/news/158587-0/pirellis_gravel_tyre_gets_green_light.html