Radial tire having sidewalls reinforced with a rubbery mixture having a high modulus
Patent 4067372 Issued on January 10, 1978. Estimated Expiration Date: January 10, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
152/458, Tire reinforcement material characterized by short length fibers or the like152/525, Characterized by chemical composition or physical properties of external sidewall materials152/528, Folded ply structure152/555, Sidewall stiffening or reinforcing means other than main carcass plies or foldups thereof about beads152/564Carcass characterized by the chemical composition or physical properties of the elastomers or the like
A tire with a radial carcass and a top belt under the tread, has sidewalls which are reinforced by layers of a rubbery mixture exhibiting a high modulus of elasticity and extending over the entire height of the sidewalls. The upper edges of these reinforcement layers are inserted between the carcass and the lateral edges of the belt.