Abstract: A trouble-free tire mounting arrangement is disclosed. An axially extending slot is provided through a band structure which fits about a wheel rim base. An elastomeric ring is provided which fits over and in contact with the base, the elastomeric ring fitting against the inboard end of the band and against the bead portion of a tire.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire has one or more radial plies formed of cords of reinforcing material which extend continuously between the two bead regions of the tire within the side walls and tread region. Belts of reinforcing material extend circumferentially within the tread region with a plurality of the belts being situated inside the portion of the radial ply which is within the tread region. Successively more inward ones of the belts are of progressively greater width enabling the lateral edges of each belt to be situated adjacent the inside surface of the radial ply and relatively remote from the edges of adjacent belts. With the edges of the belts thus located, the stress riser effect is reduced and there is less tendency for the belt edges to peel away from the radial ply when the tire is subjected to cornering forces. Belt separation is thereby inhibited and the reliability and durability of belted radial-ply tires is enhanced.

Abstract: A core, which can be disassembled, for forming a beaded radial ply tire including arcuate beams forming a circular support ring, mold pieces removably supported on the ring and forming an inner mold for the tire tread, side panels removably secured to the mold pieces and forming an inner mold for each of the tire side walls, and bead formers pivotally connected to and extending from the side panels to receive, in one position, bead wedge portions and pivoting to another position so that the ends of plies can be doubled back over the bead wedge portions and the ends of a tire liner can then be folded over the ends of the plies. The core can be disassembled after the tire is cured by first removing the ring. Thereafter, the side panels can be disassembled by moving towards the core center a side panel which is a key panel followed by disassembly of the remaining side panels.