SHEAR BAND FOR A STRUCTURALLY SUPPORTED TIRE

摘要

A structurally supported tire includes a ground contacting annular tread portion, an annular hoop structure for supporting a load on the tire, and a ply structure secured on a vehicle rim and the tread portion. The hoop structure is fixed to a radial inner surface of the ply structure. The hoop structure includes a first double layer of steel cords and a second double layer of steel cords sandwiching a first layer of non-woven fabric reinforcement, a second layer of non-woven fabric reinforcement, and a single layer of steel cords.