Method and apparatus for manufacturing a reinforcing structure for tyres of vehicles

A method for manufacturing a reinforcing structure for tyres of vehicles, comprising the steps of:

• preparing a plurality of strip segments each comprising substantially parallel, longitudinal filiform elements at least partially coated by at least one layer of elastomeric material;
• and
• applying the plurality of strip segments along a circumference of a toroidal support, to form at least one continuous reinforcing layer about a geometric axis of rotation of the toroidal support;
• wherein the applying step includes bringing a central portion of each strip segment in contact against the toroidal support, and
• wherein during the applying step, a relative angular rotation about an axis of correction substantially radial to the geometric axis of rotation occurs between the toroidal support and each strip segment after the central portion of each strip segment has been brought in contact against the toroidal support.