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scribed, these features constitute one of the preferred embodiments of the device. I wish it understood, however, that within the scope of the invention, numerous minor 6 changes may well be made without sacrific- ing the principal advantages. I claim: 1. An emergency tire comprising an an- nular body of cushioning material split 10 transversely, and a spring metal ring also split transversely and assembled with said body for contracting the same when not in use until its ends overlap, whereby the tire must be expanded when applied and where- 15 by it will frictionally grip the rim. 2. An emergency tire comprising a resili- ent auxiliary rim split transversely and adapted to surround the usual automobile rim, said auxiliary rim being contracted with 20 its ends overlapping when not in use, where- by it must be expanded and thus placed un-
der tension when applied, and a cushion tire secured to said auxiliary rim. 3. An emergency tire comprising a resili- ent auxiliary rim split transversely and 25 adapted to surround the usual automobile rim, said auxiliary rim being contracted with its ends overlapping when not in use, whereby it must be expanded and thus placed under tension when applied, a bolt 30 extending inwardly from said auxiliary rim and adapted for passage through the usual valve stem opening of the automobile rim and felly, and a cushion tire secured to said auxiliary rim. 35 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the presence of two subscribing witnesses. JAMES G. POE. Witnesses: F. H. NEWTON, Mrs. B. BLAFFER.