Originally Posted by
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Yep, I can see the hooks. They are not as "hooked" as current rims, more of a half-round, but the bead doesn't just slide past it.
I used to run Michelin SuperComp HD folding road tires on mine, also the Avocet folding tires. Never had one release the tire.
Thanks for letting me know this. Those walls looked pretty straight to me (This is my first pair, only bought in March of this year). I've been using heavy, wire-bead tires. Now that I know this, I can go to something lighter and higher pressure.