3.1 Construction of Super Elastic and Press on Bands
Super Elastic tires
Continental Super Elastic tires consist of a base with embedded rectangular steel wire cores. This is supplemented by the cushion compound and tread with ROBUST sidewall protection.
Tire base with rectangular steel wire cores
The tire base consists of a tough rubber compound in which the rectangular steel wire cores are embedded. They ensure that the tire sits securely on the wheel rim.
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Cushion compound
The whole structural and material content of the tire guarantees not only good impact and vibration-damping properties but also a low rolling resistance.
Tread
The tread area with ROBUST sidewall protection is exceptionally tough and wear resistant, giving the tire a long service life. It contains the 60-Joule-Indicator shows the tire’s maximum limit for wear.
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Continental Press on Bands
These are divided into:
Press on Bands steel-base
The tire consists of a steel ring with a vulcanised rubber cushion. This structure provides the best possible adhesion of rubber to steel. The steel ring provides for good heat dissipation and effectively protects the sides.
Press on Bands with steel wire reinforcementg
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Several wire cores made of a tough, hard rubber are embedded in the tire base. This design guarantees the tire a close fit on the rim through high friction between rubber and steel.
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