Method of making tire having wear indicators

Details Method of making tire having wear indicators Method of making tire having wear indicators

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Maki, Steven D. (Department: 1733)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C073S146000, C152S154200

Reexamination Certificate

active

11087711

ABSTRACT:
A tire in which a tire manufacturer has determined the tractive capacity at numerous levels of tread wear, the tire having at least one visual warning indicator located at a tread depth corresponding to a percentage loss of tractive capacity. Also, a method of making the tire and a method improving traffic safety through use of such a tire combined with educating the consumer as to proper use of the tire.

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