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Safety Wheel
A general term referring to either a wheel with a safety bead seat or a wheel with run-flat properties. A safety bead seat helps prevent the tire bead from unseating during a blowout or extreme conditions, while run-flat wheels allow the vehicle to continue operating even with a loss of tire pressure, providing temporary mobility to reach a safe location or repair. Both features are designed to enhance vehicle safety and reduce the risk of accidents during tire failure.