METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING TIRE TREAD FOR A RETREAD TIRE

摘要

The present invention relates to a tread application apparatus for use in applying the length of tire tread to a tire casing. The apparatus includes a rotatable hub for mounting a tire casing and the tire casing having a circumference. The apparatus also includes a track configured to provide the length of tire tread to the casing, the length of tire tread having a first end and a second end. Further, the apparatus includes a variable force applicator configured to apply the length of tire tread onto the casing.