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Subject: Re: Wheel-less tire question
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:26:40 -0000 (UTC)
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AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
> 
> No, it does not.  Try it!

> > Due to the fabric bias, a tubular minor diameter shrinks 
> radically when pressurized (which makes it tight on the rim 
> in normal use).  In midair, they make something close to an 
> infinity symbol or figure 8 as the minor diameter is reduced.
> 

Ahhh, that resolves my confusion. I didn't realize the tire would 
twist as the casing plies tensioned. 

Thank you very much!  

bob prohaska