Pneumatic tire having improved wet traction
US6450223B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S152/903
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pneumatic tire having improved wet traction has two annular aquachannels. The tire has a wide, substantially square footprint, a distinctive tread pattern, and a new tread compound, and exhibits good QGL wet traction in addition to excellent hydroplaning properties. The tire also has good handling and wear properties.
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