摘要 |
A method of applying a pre-vulcanised tread band to a tyre carcass comprises placing the tread band in an annular mould, the dimensions of the mould and tread band being chosen such that the radius of curvature of the inner face of the tread band is greater than that of the outer periphery of the tyre carcass and bonding the carcass to the tread band. When the assembly of tread band and carcass is inflated on a wheel the ground engaging surface of the assembly is compressed longitudinally. |