Introduction:
Although tires are often taken for granted, they contribute
greatly to the ride and steering quality of a vehicle. Tires contribute
to directional stability of the vehicle and must absorb all the
stresses of accelerating, braking, and centrifugal force in turns. Tire
design varies depending on the operating conditions and the load
capacity of the tire.
Tire Design
Tire construction varies depending on the manufacturer and the type of tire. A typical modern tire contains these components:
1. Bead wire,
2. Bead filler,
3. Liner,
4. Steel reinforcement in the sidewall,
5. Sidewall with hard side compound
6. Rayon carcass plies,
7. Steel belts,
8. Joint less belt cover,
9. Hard under tread compound,
10. Hard high-grip tread compound
Tires designed for improved steering
Tire design varies depending on the operating conditions
and the load capacity of the tire.A tire designed for improved steering
and handling characteristics has nylon bead reinforcement and a hard
bead filler with a slim tapered profile.This type of tire is suitable
for sports car operation because the design stiffens the tire and
reduces tire deflection during high-speed cornering.However, this type
of tire may provide slightly firmer ride quality.
The bead filler above the bead reinforces the sidewall and acts as a rim extender.Tire sidewalls are
made from a blend of rubbers which absorbs shocks and impacts from road
irregularities, prevents damage to the plies, and also contains
antioxidants and other chemicals that are gradually released to the
surface of the sidewall during the life of the tire.The cord plies surround
both beads and extend around the inner surface of the tire to enable
the tire to carry its load. The plies are molded into the
sidewalls.Steel is the most common material in tire belts, although other belt materials such as polyester have been used to some extent.The bead filler above the bead reinforces the sidewall and acts as a rim extender.
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