Permanent tamper resistant bar code labels for tires

摘要

A process for labeling tires (10) with a bar code (12) is described which results in bar code labels that do not release from the tire during use and are consistently readable with bar code scanners. The labels (11) use a rubber backing that bonds to the green tire during curing. A protective film on the labels (11) protects the bar code during tire curing and can be removed thereafter or can become detached during use. An adhesive on the contact side of the label (11) assures that the labels do not fall off or become misaligned prior to tire curing.