Run-flat tire with wet handling design
US5685927A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10837
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A run-flat radial ply pneumatic tire 10 has a carcass structure reinforced with pairs of elastomeric sidewall fillers 42,46,48 and at least three bead cores 26,26' and 37. At least one bead core 37 lies axially between the lateral edges of the tread 12 and extends radially inwardly of the tread 12 and reinforcing belts 36 and radially outwardly of the first and second bead cores 26,26' and a carcass reinforcing structure 30. In several embodiments improved wet traction tread designs are employed.
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