Pneumatic tire with tread including circumferential grooves having inclined ridges or recesses
US7537033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C2011/1361
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pneumatic tire which positively discharges water having flowed into a groove extending in the tire circumferential direction and enhances capability of preventing hydroplaning. The groove is provided in the tread face of the tire and extends in the tire circumferential direction. The wall face of the groove is provided with line portions composed of a plurality of ridges or recesses that are inclined in one direction with respect to the groove longitudinal direction.
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