WO2009150941A1 - 空気入りタイヤ - Google Patents
空気入りタイヤ Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2009150941A1 WO2009150941A1 PCT/JP2009/059744 JP2009059744W WO2009150941A1 WO 2009150941 A1 WO2009150941 A1 WO 2009150941A1 JP 2009059744 W JP2009059744 W JP 2009059744W WO 2009150941 A1 WO2009150941 A1 WO 2009150941A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- tire
- main groove
- pneumatic tire
- groove
- kpa
- Prior art date
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C9/00—Reinforcements or ply arrangement of pneumatic tyres
- B60C9/18—Structure or arrangement of belts or breakers, crown-reinforcing or cushioning layers
- B60C9/28—Structure or arrangement of belts or breakers, crown-reinforcing or cushioning layers characterised by the belt or breaker dimensions or curvature relative to carcass
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/0041—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts comprising different tread rubber layers
- B60C11/005—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts comprising different tread rubber layers with cap and base layers
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/0083—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts characterised by the curvature of the tyre tread
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/03—Tread patterns
- B60C11/0306—Patterns comprising block rows or discontinuous ribs
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/03—Tread patterns
- B60C11/0327—Tread patterns characterised by special properties of the tread pattern
- B60C11/033—Tread patterns characterised by special properties of the tread pattern by the void or net-to-gross ratios of the patterns
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/03—Tread patterns
- B60C11/0327—Tread patterns characterised by special properties of the tread pattern
- B60C11/0332—Tread patterns characterised by special properties of the tread pattern by the footprint-ground contacting area of the tyre tread
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/03—Tread patterns
- B60C11/11—Tread patterns in which the raised area of the pattern consists only of isolated elements, e.g. blocks
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/03—Tread patterns
- B60C11/12—Tread patterns characterised by the use of narrow slits or incisions, e.g. sipes
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C15/00—Tyre beads, e.g. ply turn-up or overlap
- B60C15/0009—Tyre beads, e.g. ply turn-up or overlap features of the carcass terminal portion
- B60C15/0018—Tyre beads, e.g. ply turn-up or overlap features of the carcass terminal portion not folded around the bead core, e.g. floating or down ply
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C9/00—Reinforcements or ply arrangement of pneumatic tyres
- B60C9/02—Carcasses
- B60C9/04—Carcasses the reinforcing cords of each carcass ply arranged in a substantially parallel relationship
- B60C9/08—Carcasses the reinforcing cords of each carcass ply arranged in a substantially parallel relationship the cords extend transversely from bead to bead, i.e. radial ply
- B60C9/09—Carcasses the reinforcing cords of each carcass ply arranged in a substantially parallel relationship the cords extend transversely from bead to bead, i.e. radial ply combined with other carcass plies having cords extending diagonally from bead to bead, i.e. combined radial ply and bias angle ply
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/0008—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts characterised by the tread rubber
- B60C2011/0016—Physical properties or dimensions
- B60C2011/0025—Modulus or tan delta
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/03—Tread patterns
- B60C11/12—Tread patterns characterised by the use of narrow slits or incisions, e.g. sipes
- B60C11/1204—Tread patterns characterised by the use of narrow slits or incisions, e.g. sipes with special shape of the sipe
- B60C2011/1209—Tread patterns characterised by the use of narrow slits or incisions, e.g. sipes with special shape of the sipe straight at the tread surface
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C15/00—Tyre beads, e.g. ply turn-up or overlap
- B60C15/06—Flipper strips, fillers, or chafing strips and reinforcing layers for the construction of the bead
- B60C15/0603—Flipper strips, fillers, or chafing strips and reinforcing layers for the construction of the bead characterised by features of the bead filler or apex
- B60C2015/061—Dimensions of the bead filler in terms of numerical values or ratio in proportion to section height
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a pneumatic tire suitable for the case where wear life is important. More specifically, the present invention makes it possible to extend the wear life without increasing the tire weight, and further to improve wet braking performance. Related to pneumatic tires.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a pneumatic tire capable of extending the wear life without increasing the tire weight and further improving the wet braking performance.
- a pneumatic tire according to the present invention has a carcass layer mounted between a pair of bead portions, a belt layer is embedded on the outer periphery side of the carcass layer in the tread portion, and the tire tread portion has a tire circumference.
- the maximum groove depth of the main groove is 8.5 mm to 15.0 mm
- the ratio ⁇ of the height SH is in the range of 0.97 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ 0.99
- the contact area ratio is 65% to 70% when the air pressure is 200 kPa
- the load is 50% of the load capacity when the air pressure is 200 kPa.
- the average contact pressure P under the measurement conditions is 300 kPa to 400 kPa.
- the section height SH of the actual tire is set to be relatively small, and the contact area ratio under a predetermined measurement condition is optimized so that the average ground contact is achieved.
- the pressure P is made larger than before.
- the following structure is preferably satisfied in order to achieve a higher level of weight reduction of tire weight, extension of wear life, and improvement of wet braking performance.
- the JIS-A hardness at 23 ° C. of the cap compound constituting the tread portion is preferably 50 to 68.
- the flatness ratio is 65% to 85%, and the ratio ⁇ of the maximum ground contact width GCW to the tire cross-sectional width SW is preferably in the range of 0.60 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ 0.70.
- the maximum ground contact length Ls of the shoulder land portion located at the shoulder of the tread portion and the maximum ground contact length Lc of the center land portion located at the center of the tread portion have a relationship of 0.80 ⁇ Ls / Lc ⁇ 0.95.
- the section height SH of the actual tire is preferably 150 mm to 200 mm.
- the average tread radius R measured along the tire meridian is preferably in a relationship of 0.70 ⁇ R / D ⁇ 0.90 with respect to the tire outer diameter D.
- the tread portion is provided with two belt layers, and the cord crossing angle of these belt layers is preferably 44 ° to 52 °. Further, the tread portion is provided with two belt layers, and the width BW of the portions where these belt layers overlap each other preferably has a relationship of 0.90 ⁇ BW / GCW ⁇ 1.00 with respect to the maximum ground contact width GCW. .
- a bead filler is provided on the bead core in the bead portion, and the height H of the bead filler from the bead heel is preferably in a relationship of 0.20 ⁇ H / SH ⁇ 0.30 with respect to the section height SH of the actual tire. .
- the tread portion has four main grooves having a see-through structure, and the distance A1L from the center position of the main groove A1 located on the tire equator side to the tire equator is 0.05 ⁇ A1L / GCW with respect to the maximum ground contact width GCW. ⁇ 0.15, and the distance A2L from the center position of the main groove A2 located on the shoulder side to the tire equator is 0.25 ⁇ A2L / GCW ⁇ 0.40 with respect to the maximum ground contact width GCW. It is preferable.
- a belt cover layer is provided on the outer peripheral side of the belt layer in the tread portion, one end portion of the belt cover layer is disposed on the outer side in the tire width direction with respect to the belt layer, and the other end portion of the belt cover layer is disposed on the tire equator. It is preferable to arrange in the lower area of the land portion divided by the main groove A1 on the side and the main groove A2 on the shoulder side.
- a plurality of lug grooves connecting the main groove A1 on the tire equator side and the main groove A2 on the shoulder side, and the center line of the lug groove is composed of two straight lines intersecting each other,
- the intersection angle A1 ⁇ with the groove A1 is preferably 40 ° to 60 °
- the intersection angle A2 ⁇ between the center line of the lug groove and the main groove A2 is preferably 60 ° to 80 °.
- Each of the five rows of land sections divided by the main groove is composed of a plurality of blocks, and sipes are arranged in these blocks.
- one end of the sipe is in the block.
- one end of the sipe is communicated with the main groove A1 while the other end communicates with the main groove A1.
- the block formed outside the main groove A2 on the shoulder side with the other end communicating with the main groove A2 it is preferable that one end of the sipe communicates with the main groove A2 while the other end communicates with the ground end.
- FIG. 1 is a meridian cross-sectional view showing a pneumatic tire according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a development view showing a tread pattern of the pneumatic tire according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a ground contact region in the pneumatic tire according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is an expanded view showing an enlarged tread pattern of the pneumatic tire according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a meridian sectional view showing a pneumatic tire according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a development view showing a tread pattern thereof.
- 1 is a tread portion
- 2 is a sidewall portion
- 3 is a bead portion.
- two layers of carcass layers 4 ⁇ / b> A and 4 ⁇ / b> B including a plurality of aligned carcass cords are mounted between a pair of bead portions 3 and 3.
- the carcass cord is not particularly limited, but an organic fiber cord made of rayon, polyester, nylon, aromatic polyamide or the like may be used.
- the cord angle of the carcass layers 4A and 4B with respect to the tire circumferential direction is set in a range of 75 ° to 90 °.
- the end portion of the carcass layer 4 ⁇ / b> A located on the inner side of the tire is wound up around the bead core 5 from the inner side of the tire to the outer side, and encloses a bead filler 6 made of a rubber composition disposed on the bead core 5.
- the end portion of the carcass layer 4 ⁇ / b> B located on the outer side of the tire is disposed on the outer side in the tire width direction with respect to the bead core 5 and the bead filler 6.
- Two belt layers 7A and 7B including a plurality of reinforcing cords inclined with respect to the tire circumferential direction are disposed on the outer peripheral side of the carcass layer 4 in the tread portion 1.
- the reinforcing cords of the belt layers 7A and 7B are not particularly limited, but steel cords may be used.
- at least one belt cover layer 8 including reinforcing cords oriented in the tire circumferential direction is disposed on the outer peripheral side of the belt layers 7A and 7B.
- the belt cover layer 8 has a laminated structure in a portion covering the end portions of the belt layers 7A and 7B, and has a single layer structure in a portion close to the tire equator E.
- the reinforcing cord of the belt cover layer 8 is not particularly limited, but an organic fiber cord made of polyester, nylon, aromatic polyamide or the like may be used.
- the tread portion 1 has a structure in which an undertread rubber layer 1A and a cap tread rubber layer 1B are laminated.
- the tread portion 1 is formed with four main grooves A1, A1, A2, A2 extending in the tire circumferential direction and having a see-through structure.
- the two main grooves A1 are located on the tire equator side, and the remaining two main grooves A2 are located on the shoulder side.
- the see-through structure is a structure in which a continuous space is formed when the main groove is projected in the tire circumferential direction. More specifically, even if the main grooves A1 and A2 have a zigzag shape as shown in the drawing, the see-through portion remains at the center position in the width direction.
- the land portion 10 is disposed at the center position of the tread portion 1
- the land portion 20 is disposed outside the land portion 10
- the land portion 30 is disposed at the shoulder position of the tread portion 1.
- a plurality of lug grooves 11 extending in the tire width direction are formed in the center land portion 10, and a plurality of blocks 12 are partitioned by the lug grooves 11.
- Each block 12 is formed with a plurality of sipes 13 extending substantially parallel to the lug grooves 11.
- sipe means a narrow groove having a groove width of 0.3 mm to 1.4 mm.
- lug grooves 21 extending in the tire width direction are formed in the land portion 20 located outside the center land portion 10, and a plurality of blocks 22 are partitioned by these lug grooves 21.
- Each block 22 is formed with a plurality of sipes 23 extending substantially parallel to the lug grooves 21.
- lug grooves 31 extending in the tire width direction are formed in the shoulder land portion 30, and a plurality of blocks 32 are partitioned by these lug grooves 31.
- Each block 32 has a plurality of sipes 33 extending substantially parallel to the lug grooves 31.
- the tread pattern satisfies the definition of a snow tire defined by the American Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). That is, the lug groove 31 of the shoulder land portion 30 extends in the tread center direction from the ground contact end by at least 1/2 inch or more, the groove width is 1/16 inch or more, and the inclination angle with respect to the tire circumferential direction is 35 ° to 90 °. It is in the range.
- RMA American Rubber Manufacturers Association
- the maximum groove depth of the main grooves A1 and A2 is set in the range of 8.5 mm to 15.0 mm.
- the ratio ⁇ of the section height SH of the actual tire to the section height SH std calculated from the tire size is set in a range of 0.97 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ 0.99.
- all-season tires have a larger groove depth to ensure snow performance and wear life, while the section height SH is generally larger than the section height SH std .
- the section height SH is intentionally set small to optimize the contact area ratio and control the average contact pressure P.
- the section height SH std (mm) calculated from the tire size is calculated from (nominal tire cross-sectional width) ⁇ (flatness).
- the section height SH (mm) of the actual tire is measured in a state where the tire is mounted on a standard rim (major rim) and the air pressure is 200 kPa.
- the section height SH of the actual tire is (outer diameter ⁇ nominal rim diameter ⁇ 25. 4 mm) / 2.
- the ground contact area ratio is 65% to 70% under the measurement conditions where the tire is mounted on a standard rim (major rim), the air pressure is 200 kPa, and the load is 50% of the load capacity when the air pressure is 200 kPa.
- the average contact pressure P under the measurement conditions is designed to be 300 kPa to 400 kPa.
- FIG. 3 shows the contact area in the pneumatic tire.
- the ground area ratio is It is obtained from ACA / GCA ⁇ 100%.
- the average contact pressure P is a value obtained by dividing the load applied by the actual contact area ACA.
- the JIS-A hardness at 23 ° C. of the cap compound constituting the tread portion 1 is set in the range of 50 to 68. As a result, it is possible to achieve both wet braking performance and wear life at a high level.
- the JIS-A hardness of the cap compound is less than 50, the wet braking performance is deteriorated due to insufficient block rigidity. Conversely, if it exceeds 68, it is difficult to ensure the wear life.
- the flatness ratio is 65% to 85%, and the ratio ⁇ of the maximum ground contact width GCW to the tire cross-sectional width SW is set in the range of 0.60 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ 0.70.
- the ratio ⁇ is less than 0.60, the tread design width becomes too small, so that it is difficult to ensure the wear life.
- it exceeds 0.70 it is difficult to reduce the weight of the tire.
- the maximum ground contact length Ls of the shoulder land portion 30 located at the shoulder of the tread portion 1 and the maximum ground contact length Lc of the center land portion 10 located at the center of the tread portion 1 are 0.80.
- ⁇ Ls / Lc ⁇ 0.95 is satisfied.
- the rectangular ratio (Ls / Lc) is less than 0.80, the tendency to generate center wear becomes strong, so that it is difficult to ensure the wear life. It is difficult to improve wet braking performance because it is impossible to ensure sufficient ground contact.
- the section height SH is set in the range of 150 mm to 200 mm. This makes it possible to achieve both a reduction in weight of the tire and wet braking performance at a high level.
- the section height SH is less than 150 mm, the effect of reducing the tire weight becomes insufficient.
- the section height SH exceeds 200 mm, it is difficult to improve wet braking performance due to a decrease in tire rigidity.
- the average tread radius R measured along the tire meridian is 0.70 ⁇ R / D ⁇ 0.90 with respect to the tire outer diameter D, and more preferably 0.75 ⁇ R / D ⁇ .
- the relationship of 0.85 is satisfied.
- the R / D is less than 0.70, the tendency to generate center wear becomes strong, so that it is difficult to ensure the wear life.
- it exceeds 0.9 the grounding property in the center region is sufficient during braking. Therefore, it is difficult to improve wet braking performance.
- the average tread radius R and the tire outer diameter D are measured when the air pressure is 200 kPa.
- a radius gauge is applied to the tread surface along the tire meridian. At this time, all the land portions located on the center side of the main groove on the most shoulder side are in contact with the radius gauge. To measure.
- two belt layers 7A and 7B are embedded in the tread portion 1, and the cord crossing angle of these belt layers 7A and 7B is set in a range of 44 ° to 52 °.
- the cord crossing angle is less than 44 °, it becomes difficult to improve the ground braking performance in the center region during braking, so it becomes difficult to improve the wet braking performance.
- the in-plane bending rigidity of the belt layer is reduced, so that it is difficult to ensure the wear life.
- the width BW of the portion where the belt layers 7A and 7B overlap each other satisfies the relationship of 0.90 ⁇ BW / GCW ⁇ 1.00 with respect to the maximum ground contact width GCW. This makes it possible to further improve the wear life.
- the BW / GCW is less than 0.90, the belt rigidity at the shoulder is insufficient, so shoulder wear is likely to occur. It becomes difficult to secure.
- the bead filler 6 is disposed on the bead core 5 in the bead portion 3, and the height H of the bead filler 6 from the bead heel is 0.20 ⁇ H / SH with respect to the section height SH.
- the relation of ⁇ 0.30 is satisfied.
- main grooves A1 and A2 having a see-through structure are formed in the tread portion 1, but as shown in FIG. 4, from the central position of the main groove A1 located on the tire equator side.
- the distance A1L to the tire equator E satisfies the relationship of 0.05 ⁇ A1L / GCW ⁇ 0.15 with respect to the maximum ground contact width GCW, and the distance A2L from the center position of the main groove A2 located on the shoulder side to the tire equator E Satisfies the relationship of 0.25 ⁇ A2L / GCW ⁇ 0.40 with respect to the maximum ground contact width GCW.
- A1L / GCW or A2L / GCW is too small, the tread rigidity of the center portion is insufficient and it becomes easy to generate center wear, so it is difficult to ensure the wear life.
- A1L / GCW or A2L / GCW is large. If it is too much, it becomes difficult to improve the wet braking performance due to a decrease in the groove area ratio of the center portion and a decrease in the tread rigidity of the shoulder portion.
- the main grooves A1 and A2 have a zigzag shape, but the edges facing the main grooves of the blocks 12, 22, and 32 are linear, and the inclination angle of the edges with respect to the tire circumferential direction is 3 ° to 10 °. It is preferable that Thereby, since a favorable edge effect is obtained, wet braking performance can be improved.
- the belt cover layer 8 is disposed on the outer peripheral side of the belt layers 7A and 7B in the tread portion 1, and one end of the belt cover layer 8 is more tire than the belt layers 7A and 7B.
- the other end portion of the belt cover layer 8 is disposed in the lower region of the land portion 20 divided by the main groove A1 on the tire equator side and the main groove A2 on the shoulder side.
- the shortest distance from the edge of the belt cover layer 8 disposed in the lower region of the land portion 20 to the main grooves A1, A2 is 5 mm or more. If this shortest distance is less than 5 mm, groove cracks are likely to occur.
- lug grooves 21 that connect the main groove A1 on the tire equator side and the main groove A2 on the shoulder side are formed, but as shown in FIG. Is composed of two straight lines intersecting each other.
- the intersection angle A1 ⁇ between the center line of the lug groove 21 and the main groove A1 is set in the range of 40 ° to 60 °.
- the angle of intersection A2 ⁇ between the center line of the lug groove 21 and the main groove A2 (inclination angle with respect to the tire circumferential direction of the line segment on the main groove A2 side of the center line of the lug groove 21) is set in the range of 60 ° to 80 °. Has been. As a result, securing of block rigidity and optimization of the edge effect can be realized, and it becomes possible to achieve both high levels of wet braking performance and wear life.
- the land portions 10, 20, and 30 are each composed of a plurality of blocks 12, 22, and 32, and sipes 13, 23, and 33 are formed in these blocks 12, 22, and 32.
- the block 12 formed between the main grooves A1 and A1 on the equator side one end of the sipe 13 is terminated in the block 12, while the other end is communicated with the main groove A1, and the main groove A1 on the tire equator side and the shoulder side are connected.
- one end of the sipe 23 communicates with the main groove A1, while the other end communicates with the main groove A2, and the block 32 formed outside the main groove A2 on the shoulder side.
- one end of the sipe 33 is communicated with the main groove A2, while the other end is communicated with the ground end CE.
- Tire weight The test tire was measured for weight. The evaluation results are shown as an index with the conventional example being 100, using the reciprocal of the measured value. A larger index value means lighter weight.
- Wet braking performance The test tire is fitted to a wheel with a rim size of 16 x 8.0 J and mounted on a 3000 cc class vehicle (SUV). From a running state at a speed of 120 km / h on a wet test course under an air pressure of 200 kPa. The braking distance was measured after braking. Such measurement was performed five times for each test tire, and the average value of the braking distance was obtained. The evaluation results are shown as an index using the reciprocal of the measured value and the conventional example as 100. The larger the index value, the better the wet braking performance.
- SUV 3000 cc class vehicle
- Wear life The test tire was fitted to a wheel with a rim size of 16 ⁇ 8.0J and mounted on a 3000 cc class vehicle (SUV). After running a test course of 12000 km at an average speed of 40 km / h under an air pressure of 200 kPa, The groove depth of each main groove at the time was measured, and the estimated wear life was calculated based on the groove depth when each main groove was new and worn.
- the evaluation results are shown as an index with the conventional example being 100. A larger index value means a longer wear life.
- the tires of Examples 1 to 6 have a small tire weight, excellent wet braking performance, and a long wear life.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Tires In General (AREA)
Abstract
Description
試験タイヤの重量を測定した装着した。評価結果は、測定値の逆数を用い、従来例を100とする指数にて示した。この指数値が大きいほど軽量であることを意味する。
試験タイヤをリムサイズ16×8.0Jのホイールに嵌合して排気量3000ccクラスの車両(SUV)に装着し、空気圧200kPaの条件で、湿潤状態のテストコースにて速度120km/hの走行状態から制動して制動距離を測定した。このような測定を各試験タイヤについて5回行って制動距離の平均値を求めた。評価結果は、測定値の逆数の用い、従来例を100とする指数にて示した。この指数値が大きいほどウエット制動性能が優れてることを意味する。
試験タイヤをリムサイズ16×8.0Jのホイールに嵌合して排気量3000ccクラスの車両(SUV)に装着し、空気圧200kPaの条件で、テストコースを平均速度40km/hで12000km走行した後、その時点での各主溝の溝深さを測定し、各主溝の新品時及び摩耗時の溝深さに基づいて推定摩耗寿命を算出した。評価結果は、従来例を100とする指数にて示した。この指数値が大きいほど摩耗寿命が長いことを意味する。
1A アンダートレッドゴム層
1B キャップトレッドゴム層
2 サイドウォール部
3 ビード部
4,4B カーカス層
5 ビードコア
6 ビードフィラー
7A,7B ベルト層
8 ベルトカバー層
A1,A2 主溝
10,20,30 陸部
11,21,31 ラグ溝
12,22,32 ブロック
13,23,33 サイプ
Claims (13)
- 一対のビード部間にカーカス層を装架し、トレッド部におけるカーカス層の外周側にベルト層を埋設すると共に、前記トレッド部にタイヤ周方向に延びる複数本の主溝を設けた空気入りタイヤにおいて、前記主溝の最大溝深さが8.5mm~15.0mmであり、タイヤサイズから算出されるセクションハイトSHstd に対する実タイヤのセクションハイトSHの比αが0.97≦α≦0.99の範囲にあり、空気圧を200kPaとして荷重を空気圧200kPa時の負荷能力の50%としたときの接地面積比率が65%~70%であり、その測定条件での平均接地圧Pが300kPa~400kPaであることを特徴とする空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記トレッド部を構成するキャップコンパウンドの23℃でのJIS-A硬度が50~68であることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 偏平率が65%~85%であり、タイヤ断面幅SWに対する最大接地幅GCWの比βが0.60≦β≦0.70の範囲にあることを特徴とする請求項1又は請求項2に記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記トレッド部のショルダーに位置するショルダー陸部の最大接地長さLsと、前記トレッド部のセンターに位置するセンター陸部の最大接地長さLcとが0.80≦Ls/Lc≦0.95の関係にあることを特徴とする請求項1~3のいずれかに記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記実タイヤのセクションハイトSHが150mm~200mmであることを特徴とする請求項1~4のいずれかに記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- タイヤ子午線に沿って測定される平均トレッドラジアスRがタイヤ外径Dに対して0.70≦R/D≦0.90の関係にあることを特徴とする請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記トレッド部に2層のベルト層を備え、これらベルト層のコード交差角度が44°~52°であることを特徴とする請求項1~6のいずれかに記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記トレッド部に2層のベルト層を備え、これらベルト層が互いに重なる部分の幅BWが最大接地幅GCWに対して0.90≦BW/GCW≦1.00の関係にあることを特徴とする請求項1~7のいずれかに記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記ビード部におけるビードコア上にビードフィラーを備え、該ビードフィラーのビードヒールからの高さHが前記実タイヤのセクションハイトSHに対して0.20≦H/SH≦0.30の関係にあることを特徴とする請求項1~8のいずれかに記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記トレッド部にシースルー構造を有する4本の主溝を備え、タイヤ赤道側に位置する主溝A1の中央位置からタイヤ赤道までの距離A1Lが最大接地幅GCWに対して0.05≦A1L/GCW≦0.15の関係にあり、ショルダー側に位置する主溝A2の中央位置からタイヤ赤道までの距離A2Lが最大接地幅GCWに対して0.25≦A2L/GCW≦0.40の関係にあることを特徴とする請求項1~9のいずれかに記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記トレッド部におけるベルト層の外周側にベルトカバー層を備え、該ベルトカバー層の一方の端部を前記ベルト層よりもタイヤ幅方向外側に配置し、該ベルトカバー層の他方の端部を前記タイヤ赤道側の主溝A1と前記ショルダー側の主溝A2とで区分される陸部の下方域に配置したことを特徴とする請求項10に記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記タイヤ赤道側の主溝A1と前記ショルダー側の主溝A2とを繋ぐ複数本のラグ溝を備え、該ラグ溝の中心線を互いに交差する2つの直線から構成し、該ラグ溝の中心線と前記主溝A1との交差角A1θが40°~60°であり、該ラグ溝の中心線と前記主溝A2との交差角A2θが60°~80°であることを特徴とする請求項10に記載の空気入りタイヤ。
- 前記主溝により区分される5列の陸部をそれぞれ複数のブロックから構成し、これらブロックにサイプを配置し、前記タイヤ赤道側の主溝A1,A1間に形成されるブロックではサイプの一端をブロック内で終端させる一方で他端を前記主溝A1に連通させ、前記タイヤ赤道側の主溝A1と前記ショルダー側の主溝A2との間に形成されるブロックではサイプの一端を前記主溝A1に連通させる一方で他端を前記主溝A2に連通させ、前記ショルダー側の主溝A2の外側に形成されるブロックではサイプの一端を前記主溝A2に連通させる一方で他端を接地端に連通させることを特徴とする請求項10に記載の空気入りタイヤ。
Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
CN200980122162.XA CN102066132B (zh) | 2008-06-13 | 2009-05-28 | 充气轮胎 |
US12/991,482 US9033010B2 (en) | 2008-06-13 | 2009-05-28 | Pneumatic tire having ratio of actual section height to calculated section height |
DE112009000988.3T DE112009000988B4 (de) | 2008-06-13 | 2009-05-28 | Luftreifen |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
JP2008-155731 | 2008-06-13 | ||
JP2008155731A JP4397954B2 (ja) | 2008-06-13 | 2008-06-13 | 空気入りタイヤ |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2009150941A1 true WO2009150941A1 (ja) | 2009-12-17 |
Family
ID=41416652
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/JP2009/059744 WO2009150941A1 (ja) | 2008-06-13 | 2009-05-28 | 空気入りタイヤ |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US9033010B2 (ja) |
JP (1) | JP4397954B2 (ja) |
CN (1) | CN102066132B (ja) |
DE (1) | DE112009000988B4 (ja) |
RU (1) | RU2456168C1 (ja) |
WO (1) | WO2009150941A1 (ja) |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN103619613A (zh) * | 2011-06-23 | 2014-03-05 | 米其林集团总公司 | 设置有声音通道的轮胎 |
EP2529951A4 (en) * | 2010-01-25 | 2015-07-08 | Bridgestone Corp | TIRES |
CN109968915A (zh) * | 2017-12-08 | 2019-07-05 | 横滨橡胶株式会社 | 充气轮胎 |
Families Citing this family (27)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JP4826681B1 (ja) | 2010-11-17 | 2011-11-30 | 横浜ゴム株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP5923917B2 (ja) * | 2011-10-04 | 2016-05-25 | 横浜ゴム株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP5895576B2 (ja) * | 2012-02-14 | 2016-03-30 | 横浜ゴム株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
US10252577B2 (en) * | 2012-11-15 | 2019-04-09 | The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. | Pneumatic tire |
JP5852608B2 (ja) * | 2013-01-28 | 2016-02-03 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP5986513B2 (ja) * | 2013-02-07 | 2016-09-06 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | 重荷重用タイヤ |
JP2015037924A (ja) * | 2013-03-26 | 2015-02-26 | 横浜ゴム株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
US20180015788A1 (en) * | 2015-02-04 | 2018-01-18 | Bridgestone Corporation | Pneumatic tire |
JP2017114384A (ja) * | 2015-12-25 | 2017-06-29 | 東洋ゴム工業株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
CN109562650B (zh) * | 2016-09-16 | 2020-12-18 | 横滨橡胶株式会社 | 充气轮胎 |
JP6873691B2 (ja) * | 2016-12-28 | 2021-05-19 | Toyo Tire株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
US11186124B2 (en) * | 2017-04-04 | 2021-11-30 | Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin | Tire with improved performances having cuts with a protuberance that locally reduce a width of a cut in the tread |
JP6904019B2 (ja) * | 2017-04-06 | 2021-07-14 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | タイヤ |
JP6762267B2 (ja) * | 2017-06-07 | 2020-09-30 | 株式会社ブリヂストン | タイヤ |
JP6904115B2 (ja) * | 2017-07-04 | 2021-07-14 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP6988540B2 (ja) * | 2018-02-14 | 2022-01-05 | 横浜ゴム株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
US20210053397A1 (en) * | 2018-03-30 | 2021-02-25 | Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin | A tire comprising a tread |
JP7135460B2 (ja) * | 2018-06-07 | 2022-09-13 | 横浜ゴム株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP7135461B2 (ja) * | 2018-06-07 | 2022-09-13 | 横浜ゴム株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP2020006871A (ja) * | 2018-07-11 | 2020-01-16 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP7070216B2 (ja) * | 2018-08-06 | 2022-05-18 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
WO2020066906A1 (ja) * | 2018-09-25 | 2020-04-02 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
CN109835123B (zh) * | 2019-01-29 | 2021-09-03 | 安徽佳通乘用子午线轮胎有限公司 | 一种降低滚动阻力的充气轮胎 |
JP7437909B2 (ja) * | 2019-10-25 | 2024-02-26 | 株式会社ブリヂストン | タイヤ |
JP7437908B2 (ja) * | 2019-10-25 | 2024-02-26 | 株式会社ブリヂストン | タイヤ |
JP6901025B1 (ja) * | 2020-05-01 | 2021-07-14 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | タイヤ |
US20230339267A1 (en) * | 2020-06-25 | 2023-10-26 | The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. | Pneumatic tire |
Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JPH05254310A (ja) * | 1992-03-11 | 1993-10-05 | Bridgestone Corp | 空気入りラジアルタイヤ |
JPH0781305A (ja) * | 1993-09-10 | 1995-03-28 | Sumitomo Rubber Ind Ltd | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP2000168316A (ja) * | 1998-12-09 | 2000-06-20 | Bridgestone Corp | 中央リブと複数のブロック列とを備えた空気入りタイヤ |
JP2000185526A (ja) * | 1998-12-24 | 2000-07-04 | Bridgestone Corp | 空気入りラジアル・タイヤ |
WO2009078425A1 (ja) * | 2007-12-17 | 2009-06-25 | Bridgestone Corporation | 空気入りタイヤ |
Family Cites Families (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JPS62268707A (ja) * | 1986-05-19 | 1987-11-21 | Bridgestone Corp | 全天候で高運動性能を有する空気入りラジアルタイヤ |
JPH02147231A (ja) * | 1988-11-29 | 1990-06-06 | Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd:The | タイヤ成形方法及びその装置 |
US5733393A (en) * | 1996-01-17 | 1998-03-31 | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Tire having good diverse properties |
US6443199B1 (en) * | 1997-09-17 | 2002-09-03 | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Footprints for nonrotatable automobile and light truck tires |
JP2000225814A (ja) * | 1999-02-05 | 2000-08-15 | Bridgestone Corp | 空気入りタイヤ |
US6378583B1 (en) * | 2000-02-28 | 2002-04-30 | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Heel and toe wear balancing |
US6439285B1 (en) * | 2000-06-14 | 2002-08-27 | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Pneumatic tire having 98 pitches |
DK1412205T3 (da) * | 2001-08-03 | 2006-07-10 | Pirelli | Dæk, der er særligt egnede til snedækket underlag |
JP4170821B2 (ja) * | 2003-05-30 | 2008-10-22 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | 空気入りラジアルタイヤ |
RU2336181C2 (ru) * | 2003-07-14 | 2008-10-20 | Дзэ Йокогама Рабер Ко., Лтд. | Пневматическая шина |
JP4376591B2 (ja) * | 2003-10-30 | 2009-12-02 | 東洋ゴム工業株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP2005138739A (ja) * | 2003-11-07 | 2005-06-02 | Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd:The | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP4528086B2 (ja) * | 2004-10-14 | 2010-08-18 | 株式会社ブリヂストン | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP4567482B2 (ja) * | 2005-02-14 | 2010-10-20 | 住友ゴム工業株式会社 | 空気入りタイヤ |
DE602006010696D1 (de) * | 2005-06-17 | 2010-01-07 | Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd | Luftreifen |
JP4089787B1 (ja) * | 2006-11-24 | 2008-05-28 | 横浜ゴム株式会社 | 空気入りラジアルタイヤ |
-
2008
- 2008-06-13 JP JP2008155731A patent/JP4397954B2/ja not_active Expired - Fee Related
-
2009
- 2009-05-28 RU RU2011100850/11A patent/RU2456168C1/ru active
- 2009-05-28 US US12/991,482 patent/US9033010B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2009-05-28 DE DE112009000988.3T patent/DE112009000988B4/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2009-05-28 WO PCT/JP2009/059744 patent/WO2009150941A1/ja active Application Filing
- 2009-05-28 CN CN200980122162.XA patent/CN102066132B/zh not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JPH05254310A (ja) * | 1992-03-11 | 1993-10-05 | Bridgestone Corp | 空気入りラジアルタイヤ |
JPH0781305A (ja) * | 1993-09-10 | 1995-03-28 | Sumitomo Rubber Ind Ltd | 空気入りタイヤ |
JP2000168316A (ja) * | 1998-12-09 | 2000-06-20 | Bridgestone Corp | 中央リブと複数のブロック列とを備えた空気入りタイヤ |
JP2000185526A (ja) * | 1998-12-24 | 2000-07-04 | Bridgestone Corp | 空気入りラジアル・タイヤ |
WO2009078425A1 (ja) * | 2007-12-17 | 2009-06-25 | Bridgestone Corporation | 空気入りタイヤ |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP2529951A4 (en) * | 2010-01-25 | 2015-07-08 | Bridgestone Corp | TIRES |
CN103619613A (zh) * | 2011-06-23 | 2014-03-05 | 米其林集团总公司 | 设置有声音通道的轮胎 |
CN109968915A (zh) * | 2017-12-08 | 2019-07-05 | 横滨橡胶株式会社 | 充气轮胎 |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
DE112009000988T5 (de) | 2011-03-24 |
JP4397954B2 (ja) | 2010-01-13 |
US9033010B2 (en) | 2015-05-19 |
RU2456168C1 (ru) | 2012-07-20 |
JP2009298315A (ja) | 2009-12-24 |
CN102066132B (zh) | 2013-10-23 |
US20110056601A1 (en) | 2011-03-10 |
CN102066132A (zh) | 2011-05-18 |
DE112009000988B4 (de) | 2014-10-09 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
JP4397954B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP5667614B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
US8011403B2 (en) | Pneumatic tire for motorcycle having center, intermediate and shoulder rubber | |
JP5727965B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP6380529B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
US8256478B2 (en) | Pneumatic tire | |
JP5454602B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
US8910682B2 (en) | Pneumatic tire | |
JP2006273240A (ja) | 自動二輪車用空気入りタイヤ | |
JP6601215B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP6634711B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP4915069B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP4687342B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP2010221820A (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP5298797B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP2017140858A (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JPWO2019189048A1 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP6010987B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP5193448B2 (ja) | 空気入りラジアルタイヤ | |
JP6658789B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP4136514B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP7024827B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP5623865B2 (ja) | 空気入りタイヤ | |
JP5410331B2 (ja) | ランフラットタイヤ | |
JP4179447B2 (ja) | 空気入りラジアルタイヤ |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 200980122162.X Country of ref document: CN |
|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 09762371 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 12991482 Country of ref document: US |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2011100850 Country of ref document: RU |
|
RET | De translation (de og part 6b) |
Ref document number: 112009000988 Country of ref document: DE Date of ref document: 20110324 Kind code of ref document: P |
|
122 | Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase |
Ref document number: 09762371 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |