摘要 |
A method of making a tire having a precisely located applique and said tire. The applique (1) preferably is applied to a green tire case (6) on a tire building drum and placed in curing mold and cured without disfiguring the applique or obtain substantial rejects or blemishes. This method uses an applique (1) formed of a non-staining film, preferably of an acetate or polyester film, printed with a rubberized ink with the ink printed pattern (3) being adhered to a non-staining compatible rubber backing or gum (2). The backing is stitched to the green tire case (6), preferably after being located thereon at the place indicated by lights relative to the center line (13). <IMAGE> |