A bead core-apex subassembly is disclosed. The subassembly (5) comprises an annular bead core (20), a flipper (21) and an apex (23), wherein the flipper (21) is wrapped about the bead core (20) such that it encloses the bead core (20). The apex (23) is in ...

The guide rail (14), for the blind (10) of a sliding roof system, has a mounting section (20) for attachment to the vehicle bodywork and a guide section (22) to hold the blind. The mounting and holding sections are held together by a curved link (24) with ...