Abstract: A complete vehicle wheel assembly includes a wheel with wheel rim having two opposed circular rim flanges and a tire having beads secured at the circular rim flanges. Each one of the circular rim flanges has a tubular hollow chamber with an annular opening. The tubular hollow chamber has a square or rectangular cross-section, and the annular opening has a width such that the bead is insertable into the tubular hollow chamber only in a rotated or deformed state after insertion of the bead, a remaining free space in the tubular hollow chamber is filled with a liquid, hardenable material.

Abstract: An improved wheel construction includes a disc and a rim secured together and which define a radially inwardly facing circumferential cavity in the wheel. In accordance with the present invention, a filler material is disposed in a substantial portion of the cavity to prevent road material or other debris from accumulating in the cavity and causing an out-of-balance wheel condition.

Abstract: A tire, a wheel rim and assembly thereof in which the tire includes a pair of sidewalls each having a lower sidewall and a bead including a circumferentially extending hoop or bead core characterised by the bead extending laterally outwards of the tire to define with the lower sidewall a groove opening in the laterally outward direction and to form a space between the bead and a rim well portion of the wheel rim. The wheel rim included a pair of laterally inwardly projecting tire engaging members, each having a bead seat and the radially inner surface thereof. The tire, the rim and the assembly are light weight and easy to assemble.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel for a pneumatic tire of elastomeric material is provided. The bead portions of the tire are disposed on the radially inner periphery of the wheel rim, and the carcass of the tire is anchored in the bead portions by being looped-around pull and compression-resistant bead cores. The wheel has a rigid rim having essentially inwardly extending rim flanges and, axially inwardly thereof, rim seating surfaces for the bead portions of the tire. The rim flanges have abutment surfaces that face the bead portions of the tire and are inclined outwardly at an angle of between 5.degree. and 50.degree. relative to the radial direction.

Abstract: A filler ring for a vehicle wheel and pneumatic tire assembly, in which the beads of the tire are mounted on the radially inner periphery of a drop-center wheel rim adjacent essentially radially inwardly extending rim flanges. The filler ring fills a space located between a tire bead and a wall of the drop-center. The filler ring is provided with a plurality of circumferentially extending hollow chambers that are disposed in two planes which are superimposed over one another in a radial direction and are separated from one another via a diagonal rib. Each of the planes of hollow chambers is provided with at least two hollow chambers that are successively arranged in an axial direction. The filler ring has a side wall that rests against a tire bead and extends perpendicular to the axis of rotation, and an oppositely disposed inclined wall that extends at approximately 80.degree. to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire for a vehicular tire and wheel assembly that includes a rigid wheel rim, which is provided with essentially radially inwardly extending rim flanges, rim seating surfaces disposed on the radially inner side of the rim ring and inclined in the transverse direction, and a recessed mounting bed for each tire bead, and that also includes a pneumatic tire of elastomeric material, with bead seating surfaces of the tire beads being disposed adjacent to the rim flanges on the rim seating surfaces, and with the carcass of the tire being anchored in the beads by being looped about pressure-resistant bead cores.

Abstract: A wheel rim includes a collar and a seat separate from the collar. Between he collar and a bead, there is provided, axially in the mounting plane, a clearance which facilitates the mounting of the bead on the inside of the edges of the wheel rim. Then, the seat is inserted which eliminates the mounting clearance and keep the bead centered in relation to the wheel rim.

Abstract: A combination of a pneumatic tire and a vehicle wheel. The wheel has a rigid rim provided with essentially radially inwardly extending rim flanges. The radially outer side of the rim has emergency operation support surfaces, and the radially inner side of the rim is provided with respective recessed mounting portions for the beads of the tire, which is made of rubber or rubber-like synthetic material and has a carcass that is anchored in the beads by being looped about pull and compression-resistant bead cores thereof. The beads are disposed on rim seating surfaces provided on the radially inner side of the rim next to the rim flanges. The height of the rim flanges and the configuration of the tire beads are coordinated with one another in such a way that when the tire is uninflated and not subjected to load, there is provided between a rim flange and an adjacent inner wall of the tire, at the level of the radially innermost point of the rim flange, a gap of 0.5 to 3 mm.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel for pneumatic tires. The rim of the wheel has radially inwardly extending rim flanges, and adjacent thereto, along the inner periphery, has seats inclined in cross section for a belted tire, and adjacent thereto, has recessed portions. The recessed portions adjoining the seats extend at least partially inclined in cross section. The angle of inclination of the recessed portions with respect to the axial direction is equal to or greater than the corresponding inclination angle of the seats. The recessed portions, in the axial direction, have a dimension which is equal to or greater than that of the axial segments of the seats.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving a tire, especially for checking the concentricity of a pneumatic vehicle tire that during operation has its bead portions mounted on the radially inner periphery of a wheel rim. A test rim is provided that comprises two axially movable rim ring sections that in turn are provided with pivotable rim flange segments toward which cooperating parts are axially movable from beyond the tire. The bead zones of the trapezoidally mounted tire are engaged by the cooperating parts and are brought into the rim-setting position. The pivotable rim flange segments are swung radially inwardly, so that the bead portions are held between the cooperating parts and the rim ring sections. The bead seat is sealed by sealing lips.

Abstract: A bead core for a pneumatic vehicle tire that is designed to have its beads disposed on the radially inner periphery of a rim. The bead core is in the form of an endless ring that has an essentially round cross-sectional shape. To increase the bead-seating reliability, it is proposed that the inner core of the bead core be hollow or be formed by a lightweight ring that serves as a spacer element. At least one layer of load-carrying cords is disposed about the inner core. These load-carrying cords have a solid cross-sectional area or a hollow cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A filler ring, made of rubber or synthetic material, for a vehicle wheel and pneumatic tire assembly where the beads of the tire are mounted on the radially inner periphery of a wheel rim next to essentially radially inwardly extending rim flanges. The filler ring covers a space located axially inwardly of a rim flange. The filler ring includes at least two planes of circumferential hollow chambers, with the planes of hollow chambers being superimposed on one another in a radial direction, and with at least two hollow chambers, which are successively arranged in an axial direction, being provided in each of the planes of such hollow chambers.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel having a rigid rim on which can be mounted a pneumatic tire. The rim has rim flanges that essentially extend radially inwardly. The wheel also has a drop base that is centrally disposed relative to the rim, and is open radially outwardly. Disposed on the radially inner side of the rim, between the drop base and each rim flange, are respective recessed mounting portions for receiving the beads of a tire. To enlarge the supporting surfaces, an annular support member spans the drop base of the wheel, with the support member being in the form of a cylindrical ring that is exactly cylindrical or is at most slightly curved.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel and pneumatic tire assembly having a counter-weight. The assembly includes a rigid rim having essentially radially inwardly extending rim flanges, a pneumatic vehicle tire, the beads of which are mounted on the radially inner side of the rim next to the rim flanges, and respective cover rings that occupy any space disposed axially inwardly of each tire bead. In order after a counter-weight has been mounted to prevent dirt or water from penetrating between the tire bead and the cover ring, a mounting element, which serves to support the counter-weight, extends into a slot of the cover ring. The base of this slot is disposed within the cover ring.

Abstract: The free end regions of the carcass of the tire form bead regions by extending these free end regions around a bead core. Each bead region of the tire carcass is seated on a related seat or seat surface formed at the tire rim. A first end region of a bead ring anchors the associated bead region on the associated seat and a second end region of this bead ring is locked in a locking groove formed at the related edge region of the tire rim. The bead ring is preferably made of spring steel and may be provided with cuts or cutouts in its second end region to facilitate the mounting thereof at the tire rim. The first end region of the bead ring may be vulcanized into or otherwise connected with the tire carcass. The seat may be formed at the inner circumferential surface or at the outer circumferential surface of the tire rim.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel has a pneumatic tire mounted thereon. The wheel has a rigid rim having essentially radially inwardly extending rim flanges and, on the radially inner side of the rim ring, the rim has respective mounting spaces, each with a deep mounting bed. The pneumatic tire is provided with tire beads having a cross-sectional form which, on the one hand, permits the tire bead to extend into the mounting space and deep bed during mounting, in which, on the other hand, closes-off the mounting space and deep bed when the tire is in its operational state. In order to disconnect the tire seat from the rim support surfaces, it is proposed that the deep mounting bed extend directly to the rim flange, and that, in the operational state of the tire, on the one hand the tire bead be spaced from that portion of the rim ring that is adjacent to the rim flange, and on the other hand a portion of the tire bead butt axially inwardly against a portion of the rim.

Abstract: A rim for a pneumatic vehicle tire, the beads of which are adapted to be mounted on the radially inner periphery of the rim. The rim has a rim ring that is provided radially inwardly with seating surfaces for the tire beads. On the lateral edges, the rim ring has essentially radially inwardly extending rim flanges. Furthermore, the rim ring is provided radially outwardly with support surfaces for emergency operation when a puncture, flat tire, etc. is encountered. In order to increase the ability to operate with a flat tire, the wall of the rim ring, in the vicinity of each of the rim flanges, is bent radially outwardly, and is then bent back axially inwardly at a radial spacing relative to the remainder of the rim ring, so that two annular supports are formed for supporting a flat tire.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel on which can be mounted a pneumatic tire, with the wheel being suitable for use during emergency operation of the tire. The tire is essentially made of rubber or rubber-like synthetic material, and has a carcass which is anchored in beads of the tire by being looped around bead cores. The inside of the tire is provided with an air-impermeable layer. The tire can also be reinforced with a belt. The wheel is provided with a rigid rim, including a rim ring, and with an emergency-operation element upon which the inner surface of the tire is supported during emergency operation of the latter. The emergency-operation element can be formed by the rim ring itself, or by a separate support element secured to the rim. In order to guarantee that emergency operation can be undertaken over a longer period of time without damaging the inner surface of the tire, at least one friction strip is disposed on the radially outer side of the emergency-operation element.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel has a wheel body or hub, an annular rigid rim mounted on it and an elastic inflatable tire mounted on the rim, the beads of the tire engaging annular recesses present on the inner face of the rim. The rim is provided with side flanks of the same curvature matched to the curvature which the flanks of the tire take up in operation, and between which is provided an annular engaging surface extending over the whole width of the rim from flank to flank, this surface giving the wheel good emergency characteristics. The inserts in the beads of the tire do not need any thickened beads which would adversely affect the resilience of its side walls, but only need to be made constructionally and to hold the reinforcing cords. The rim is made in one piece of a light material such as plastics or aluminum and can form an air reservoir for compressed air which is under high pressure and which automatically replenishes the tire when needed.

Abstract: A one-piece rim for a vehicle wheel, especially a truck wheel, on which a pneumatic tire is to be mounted. The rim ring is provided laterally outwardly with rim flanges which extend essentially radially inwardly. Disposed next to these rim flanges, on the radially inner side of the rim ring, are respective seating surfaces for a tire bead. To secure the tire beads on the rim, even in extreme driving situations, the rim ring includes two parts which are undetachably connected with one another and/or the wheel-center disk. Provided laterally inwardly of each rim flange is a respective one-piece clamping ring, which has an outer diameter which is greater than the inner diameter formed by the rim flanges. Spring or snap rings are provided for fixing the clamping rings in position against the tire beads.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel having a rigid rim on which can be mounted a pneumatic rubber tire. The tire beads are adapted to be disposed on the radially inner side of the rim ring. Deep mounting beds are located axially inwardly of the rim seating surfaces for the tire bead. In order to prevent the penetration of water and dirt into the deep mounting beads, the tire beads each have a cross-sectional shape which on the one hand during mounting allow the tire bead to enter the mounting space having the deep bed, and on the other hand in the operating position of the tire close off the mounting space having the deep bed region.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel, especially for a truck. The wheel has a rigid rim on which can be mounted a pneumatic tire of rubber or rubber-like material. The carcass of the tire is anchored in the tire beads by being looped around pull-resistant bead cores. The tire beads are disposed on the radially inner periphery of the rim ring. In order to make it particularly easy to mount the tire, the rim seating surfaces for each tire bead extend essentially horizontally in the transverse direction, and extend to the edge of the rim ring. A clamping ring is disposed radially inwardly of the tire bead, with that side of the clamping ring which rests against the bead extending at an angle to the axis of rotation of the wheel. The bead core has a cross-sectional shape which includes sides which extend essentially parallel to the clamping ring and parallel to the rim seating surface.

Abstract: A covering ring for a vehicle wheel. The bead seating surfaces of a tire are mounted on the radially inner periphery of the rim. In order to prevent dirt and/or water from entering the space between the tire bead and the rim well, the covering ring has a width which covers the space between the tire bead, that portion of the rim which extends axially outwardly from the rim well, and the rim well. Also provision is made that the radially inner surface of the covering ring, when viewed in the transverse direction, extends horizontally or is laterally inclined toward the outside. Also provision is made that the radially inner diameter of the covering ring at no point of the space, which is to be covered, be greater than the radially inner diameter of the mounted tire in the bead region.