SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING RETREAD TIRES USING FLAT BACKED TREAD

摘要

Retreaded tires and methods for manufacturing the same. A tire is retreaded with a pre-cured tread band having a smooth back face and one or more tread grooves with compliant skid base gauge on a front face. The grooves in the pre-cured tread band align with grooves in a tire casing and upon curing conform to the shape of the casing grooves. The tire tread depths are greater than the original tire tread depth of the pre-cured tread band, thereby increasing the wear volume of the tire tread.