"Jorg Lueke" wrote: A good article though I am not sure about carrying a
tire iron.
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In this context, I am sure that "tire iron" should be interpreted to mean:
any compact, light weight device that will enable you to pop the bead on and
off the rim. OTOH, a heavy tire iron that resembles a car spring or abalone
pry bar might be useful for fending off dogs ;-)