A corrugated crown layer placed close to the sidewall insert improves run-flat support while preserving comfort, handling, and low rolling resistance.
A three-layer belt layout with tuned cord angles and widths cuts rolling resistance while preserving heavy-duty tire durability.
Controlled resin filling between metallic filaments blocks water paths while preserving rubber adhesion and corrosion fatigue resistance.
Separating and reassembling a temporary core-based wire assembly preserves linear mass, uniform wire geometry, and endurance in tire reinforcement.
A steel-and-organic cord belt structure cuts tire weight and bending rigidity while preserving high-speed durability and driving stability.
Segmented inner tire noise reducers with thicker shoulder regions cut cavity noise while limiting heat retention and adhesion failure.
Hybrid band cords and tightly controlled groove-side rubber thickness improve high-speed steering stability without sacrificing ride comfort.
Controlled twist pitch keeps steel cord tip rise below 5 mm, improving splicing straightness while lowering filament fracture risk.
Periodic rolling creates mixed circular and non-circular wire sections that cut tire rolling resistance while improving rubber adhesion and fatigue life.
By controlling intrinsic viscosity and isophthalic acid, recycled PET tire cord keeps heat resistance and strength comparable to virgin PET.
A stress relaxation layer extends from the groove bottom onto land edges to resist separation while preserving exposed tread area for wet performance.
A layered bead reinforcement layout improves heavy-load tire durability by increasing rigidity, lateral support, and strain control.
A segmented apex and ply turnup layout stiffens the bead-sidewall transition, improving force direction and tire durability.
An embedded conductive rubber path in the bead and carcass releases static electricity without raising carcass carbon content or rolling resistance.
A low turned-up single carcass ply with tuned sidewall thickness improves bead durability while keeping mass low in high-load tires.
A stronger-core, weaker-sheath steel cord cuts filament fracture during twisting while maintaining high breaking load and production efficiency.
A helical metallic tire cord uses controlled twist pitch to raise part-load elongation while improving elastomer penetration, adhesion, and corrosion resistance.
Thicker hump portions in a crosslinked rubber buffer layer suppress belt-end lifting, stabilizing ground contact while reducing tread load and tire mass.