Posted by Rob Steller on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 3:18PM :
In Reply to: Re: Combat Rim Flange Bolts posted by phil-Buhl on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 2:50AM :
The steel band is a "run flat" element that is intended to keep the beads locked in place even when the tire is deflated. Most have been discarded by now. You can leave them out if you wish. Rob