Patent ID: 6401779
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: B60C,Y10T

Abstract:
A tire, comprising:a carcass; a tread band on the carcass; a belt, positioned between the tread band and the carcass, including at least one layer of rubberized fabric; and at least one reinforcing metal strap in the at least one layer of rubberized fabric; wherein the at least one reinforcing metal strap is made of a shape-memory material oriented at about 0Â° to an equatorial plane of the tire, wherein the at least one reinforcing metal strap has a width of no less than about 1 mm, wherein the at least one reinforcing metal strap has a first thickness of no greater than about 0.1 mm, and wherein the at least one reinforcing metal strap has coils disposed side-by-side in a direction substantially perpendicular to a radius of the tire.