Which of the following components is NOT part of the physical structure of a tire's casing?

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To understand the structure of a tire, one must distinguish its physical parts from its contents. The casing (outer tire) is the elastic exterior element and is structurally composed of: The beads (talones): These are the rigid edges (with steel wires) that secure the tire to the metal rim. The sidewalls (flancos): These are the lateral rubber walls that protect the carcass and withstand flexing. The tread: The patterned surface that contacts the ground. The carcass: The internal cord structure. In contrast, the air reservoir (or air tube in older tires) is the internal volume or a component separate from the casing structure itself. Therefore, it is the option that does 'NOT belong'.

Which of the following components is NOT part of the physical structure of a tire's casing?

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