A tuned carcass ply thickness and rubber modulus-hardness ratio lets a softer cap tread cut road noise without sacrificing steering stability.
Controlled belt circumferential stiffness and low-modulus coating rubber cut rolling resistance while reducing tire pass-by noise.
Copper-zinc-iron plated steel filaments and thinner crosslinked rubber improve cord adhesion while lowering tire weight and rolling resistance.
Cu-Zn-Fe plated single-row steel filaments with thin crosslinked rubber maintain belt adhesion while improving tire fuel efficiency.
Balanced oil and tackifier content improves mixing, kneading, and tire molding while maintaining RFID tag adhesion.
Using insoluble sulfur and a guanidine accelerator, this tire RFID coating balances communication, crack resistance, adhesion, and workability.