| 摘要 |
A tire (10) having a continuous folded belt construction (24) is shown to be more durable than a conventional tire made using conventional steel reinforced cut belts. The folded belt construction of the invention is made by folding a reinforced (22) strip upon itself, wherein the folding is always in the same direction. The continuous folded belt construction may include an elastomeric core (23) that provides adhesion between the folded layers, and reduces kinking at the folded edges. Also, a splice (28) is used wherein substantial overlap is provided between two ends of the folded belt construction, and is made by cutting a first end (32) of the belt construction to accommodate a second end (42) of the belt construction (24) without modifying the second end (42) of the belt construction, thereby using a minimum amount of labor. <IMAGE> |
