IMPROVED WET AND SNOW TRACTION DESIGN FOR A TIRE THREAD AND SOLUTION FOR PULL UNDER TORQUE THEREFOR

摘要

A design for a high-speed tire tread is provided that gives improved performance in both water and snow conditions. The tread region of the tire uses transversely-oriented grooves that each extend across the width of the tread region. There are no grooves or other tread features that provide substantial fluid communication between the transversely- oriented grooves. Features are also provided that decrease the pull under torque associated with such a design.