IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO SUPPORT MEANS FOR USE IN PNEUMATIC TYRE AND WHEEL RIM ASSEMBLIES TO SUPPORT THE TYRE WHEN IN A DEFLECTED CONDITION

摘要

A pneumatic tire and wheel rim assembly of the type in which support means extends circumferentially around the rim between the bead seats to support the tire when in a deflated condition. The support means is rotatable relative to the rim when the tire is in a deflated condition and lubrication means is provided to release lubricant to facilitate said relative rotation.