| abstract |
The present invention provides a unitary run flat tire (RFT) reinforcement (16) using filament materialnthat is formed into a relatively rigid shape. The reinforcement is insertable into a mold for an RFTnsupport and can maintain the needed structural rigidity for such insertion. Further, the inventionnprovides an RFT support that is molded and includes the RFT reincibrcement. The invention alsonprovides a wheel assembly including a tire, a rim, and an RFT support between the rim and the tire,nwhere the support includes the RFT reinforcement. The RFT support can have a coloured indicatornformed or subsequently applied thereto to indicate one or more attributes of the support. |