摘要 |
<p>In order to maintain a pneumatic tire (10) in an operational state after the tire (10) has been deflated, a combined structure (34) is embedded within the crown portion (22) of the tire (10) to resist compressive forces encountered when the tire (10) is deflated. The combined structure (34) includes a prestressed coil (36) located adjacent coaxially spaced band segments (37). Radial plies (32) are present in the tire (10) to transmit compressive forces from a ground contact area to the combined structure (34) which resists the compressive forces successfully.</p> |