Abstract: A wheel bracket for holding a variety of objects, such as valve extenders and air hoses, in a desired position on a vehicle wheel rim. The wheel bracket comprises a first end for attaching to a wheel rim, a wheel portion for abutting a wheel rim and supporting a freestanding portion, and a second end. The freestanding portion may comprise an elbow and a straight portion for positioning the second end. The wheel bracket may be used with dual wheel assemblies and wheel covers. The wheel bracket or portions of it may be flexible and pliable to allow the wheel bracket to be adjusted to fit different wheels and allow the position of an attached object to be adjusted.

Abstract: An annular element (3) placed between the two beads (12) of a tire (P) moed on a flat-base rim (J). In order to be able to use the tire on said rim without an inner tube, the annular element, in order to assure the tightness of the assembly, has in meridian section a contour and, in particular, two lateral sides (30) such that the clamping s between the ring and the beads, which is zero or even negative at the base of the ring, increases then slightly over a certain radial distance h.sub.1 and then more greatly over a distance h.sub.2 radially adjacent the first distance.

Abstract: A linear tire and wheel assembly comprising a hub having spaced flanges on which are mounted an inner tube surrounded by a jacket over which a tire casing is mounted so that inflation of the inner tube results in the formation of a tire mounted on said hub. The jacket is made of flexible material which takes a predetermined shape when enlarged by the inflation of the inner tube. Air under pressure is supplied through one of the flanges.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tire assembly capable of use with a tire rim of a tube tire having a valve hole with a first diameter and capable of use with a tire rim of a tubeless tire having a valve hole with a second diameter, the first diameter being less than the second diameter, the tire assembly including an inner tube provided with a threaded air valve stem having an outer diameter less than the first diameter, and a tightening nut provided with a thread for threading engagement with the threaded valve stem, the tightening nut provided on one end with a flange portion having an outer diameter substantially equal to the second diameter.