TIRE WITH TREAD HAVING BRIDGED AREAS WITH SPLIT CONTACT FACES WITHIN A LATERAL GROOVE

摘要

This invention relates generally to tires having treads that have a configuration and/or properties for maintaining hydroplaning resistance and improving rolling resistance, and, more specifically, to a tire that has a tread with bridged areas found in its lateral grooves that are configured to maintain hydroplaning resistance and snow traction while also improving rolling resistance.