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The Tyron Safety Band was invented in 1977
and consisted of a special Aluminium wheel and Aluminium Tyron
band. Tyron recognised that a special wheel with band was expensive and restricted market penetration; in 1979 it was decided to make Tyron Bands to fit the existing wheels on a vehicle. These first ‘well filler’ bands were sold throughout the world, primarily to military, government and security organisations. In the early 80’s due to a request from the British Minister of Defence, Tyron brought out a range of steel bands for the Land Rover steel wheels, not only where they far stronger than the aluminium bands but also solved the problem of ‘catalytic’ reaction between the two different metals, the Aluminium bands where welding onto the steel wheels preventing removal of tyres when they needed to be changed. Through 1991 to 1993, Tyron undertook a substantial investment in modern automated tooling to produce Tyron bands within the scope of ISO 9000. The new bands being substantially lighter and easier to fit, was also standardised in steel with a new corrosion resistant ‘finish’ which overcame the necessity for different materials. The new Tyron Safety Band is suitable for both Steel and Aluminium wheels. Through 1995/6 further development produced a new range of heavy duty but lightweight bands for truck wheels, from 17.5" to 22.5" diameter. |
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| What is Tyron? | ||||||
 Punctures
and blow-outs, thankfully are not a very common occurrence these
days due to the design and high manufacturing quality of modern
tyres. But, however tough, however well maintained and checked,
picking up penetrable debris from the roads is unavoidable.When this happens a tyre will not normally deflate immediately but over a period of time. As the tyre gradually deflates, air pressure inside becomes lower and heat build-up occurs until a critical point is reached, where the pressure is no longer sufficient to hold the tyre in its correct place on the wheel. At this point, mostly in a cornering manoeuvre where extra forces are applied, the tyre bead will move from its 'seat' against the wheel rim, freeing the remaining air (that's normally the 'bang' you hear). With the tyre now fully deflated, it will flap about uselessly, the rim will no longer grip the tyre and the wheel may contact the road surface. At high speeds this condition is usually fatal, however good your driving skills. In high-speed blowouts the consequences can be catastrophic, with little or no steering control the vehicle can quickly veer off erratically in unpredictable directions. The vehicle opposite smashed into the centre crash barrier of the M40 motorway, bounced off and began a series of barrel rolls involving other motorway traffic, after a front tyre blow-out. |
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| Why Tyron | ||||||
 Every
wheel has to be made with a "well," otherwise is it impossible
to fit a tire. Tyron is simply attached over the wheel's well
after the tire has been fitted and so supports the deflated
tire, preventing it from slipping in the well, significantly
increasing tire stability: and therefore, steering, cornering
and braking control.When a tyre deflates, air pressure can no longer hold it in its correct place on the wheel, so it becomes free to move about and the tyre's beads can slip over and into the 'well' of the wheel allowing the tyre to flail, or dangerously flap about. Steering control is lost and the flapping tyre can cause serious damage to the vehicle: damaging brake pipes, suspension and bodywork. |
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