A web structure for a non-pneumatic tire includes a first corrugated ring having a first plurality of peaks and a first plurality of valleys. The first corrugated ring is a metal ring. The web structure further includes a second corrugated ring having a second plurality of peaks and a second plurality of valleys. The second corrugated ring is a metal ring. The second plurality of valleys are affixed to the first plurality of peaks by brazing or welding.

A web structure for a non-pneumatic tire includes a first corrugated ring having a first plurality of peaks and a first plurality of valleys. The first corrugated ring is a metal ring. The web structure further includes a second corrugated ring having a second plurality of peaks and a second plurality of valleys. The second corrugated ring is a metal ring. The second plurality of valleys are affixed to the first plurality of peaks by brazing or welding.

A tire assembly may include a tire constructed with a pair of annular bead cores axially spaced from one another and a carcass including at least one ply wrapped around the bead cores. A spring support structure is coupled to the carcass and includes at least one coiled-wire spring extending circumferentially around an axis of rotation of the tire and circumferentially compressed or tensioned to apply a radially outward force on the body portion of the carcass. The tire may be clamped onto a vehicle wheel to adjust an axial spacing of radially inner ends of the carcass and thereby impart an axial force on the carcass. The tire may or may not include an innerliner, but does not rely on a pressurized inflation fluid to maintain a shape and performance characteristics of the tire.

A tire assembly may include a tire constructed with a pair of annular bead cores axially spaced from one another and a carcass including at least one ply wrapped around the bead cores. A spring support structure is coupled to the carcass and includes at least one coiled-wire spring extending circumferentially around an axis of rotation of the tire and circumferentially compressed or tensioned to apply a radially outward force on the body portion of the carcass. The tire may be clamped onto a vehicle wheel to adjust an axial spacing of radially inner ends of the carcass and thereby impart an axial force on the carcass. The tire may or may not include an innerliner, but does not rely on a pressurized inflation fluid to maintain a shape and performance characteristics of the tire.

A one-piece tire has an elastomer material composition that is homogeneous and consistent throughout the entire tire. An annular outer portion of the one-piece tire includes an outwardly facing surface that defines an outer circumference of the tire and a width of the tire between a first edge on a first lateral side and second edge on a second lateral side of the tire. An annular inner portion defines an inner circumference of the tire. The annular inner portion has a first edge on the first lateral side of the tire and a second edge on the second lateral side of the tire. An annular resilient spring portion extends from a first junction near the first edge of the annular inner portion to a second junction near the second edge of the annular outer portion.

A one-piece tire has an elastomer material composition that is homogeneous and consistent throughout the entire tire. An annular outer portion of the one-piece tire includes an outwardly facing surface that defines an outer circumference of the tire and a width of the tire between a first edge on a first lateral side and second edge on a second lateral side of the tire. An annular inner portion defines an inner circumference of the tire. The annular inner portion has a first edge on the first lateral side of the tire and a second edge on the second lateral side of the tire. An annular resilient spring portion extends from a first junction near the first edge of the annular inner portion to a second junction near the second edge of the annular outer portion.

A non-pneumatic tire includes a lower ring having a first diameter and an upper ring having a second diameter. The upper ring is substantially coaxial with the lower ring. A support structure connects the lower ring to the upper ring. The support structure is made up of a plurality of spokes. The support structure is arranged and configured so that adjacent spokes of the plurality of spokes contact one another upon the occurrence of a high impact event.

A non-pneumatic tire includes a lower ring having a first diameter and an upper ring having a second diameter. The upper ring is substantially coaxial with the lower ring. A support structure connects the lower ring to the upper ring. The support structure is made up of a plurality of spokes. The support structure is arranged and configured so that adjacent spokes of the plurality of spokes contact one another upon the occurrence of a high impact event.

Shape memory alloy elements (SMAs) are bonded, encased, or encapsulated with one or more polymers to form an integrated component with unique elastic, pseudoelastic, and load-bearing properties.

A one-piece tire has an elastomer material composition that is homogeneous and consistent throughout the entire tire. An annular outer portion of the one-piece tire includes an outwardly facing surface that defines an outer circumference of the tire and a width of the tire between a first edge on a first lateral side and second edge on a second lateral side of the tire. An annular inner portion defines an inner circumference of the tire. The annular inner portion has a first edge on the first lateral side of the tire and a second edge on the second lateral side of the tire. An annular resilient spring portion extends from a first junction near the first edge of the annular inner portion to a second junction near the second edge of the annular outer portion.