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In this paper, we revisit the netting theory for the estimation of the rotational stiffness of sidewall of radial tires and suggest a new sidewall contour for evaluation of the rotational stiffness due to cord tension since the conventional theoretical curve does not fit the real curve in the interval near to a bead point. A new sidewall contour is constructed by combining the conventional curve in the interval near to the tread end and the quadratic curve in the interval near to the bead point. The new sidewall contour makes it possible to represent the real sidewall contour more accurately than the conventional one. The netting analysis using the new sidewall contour yields improved stiffness. We have illustrated the above facts by applying the new sidewall contour to a radial tire of P205/60R15 and have compared its rotational stiffness with an experimental one.
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Kim, Yw. New sidewall contour for evaluation of sidewall’s rotational stiffness of a radial tire. J Mech Sci Technol 22, 2–11 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-007-1001-1
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