TREAD FOR A TIRE

摘要

An asymmetric non-directional tread for a tire is disclosed. The tread has a plurality of ground engaging tread elements separated by circumferential and lateral grooves. The net contact area in a first tread half is approximately equivalent to a net contact area in a second tread half although the tread stiffness in the first tread half preferably is higher than in the second tread half. The outboard side of same circumferential grooves may be tapered to buttress tread elements against cornering forces. The total of the average groove widths of the circumferential grooves of the first tread half being greater than the total of the average groove widths of the circumferential grooves of the second tread half.