Safety tire, method of making and method of improved traffic safety with use thereof

Abstract

A tire in which a tire manufacturer has determined the tractive capacity at numerous levels of tread wear, the tire having at least one visual warning indicator located at a tread depth corresponding to a percentage loss of tractive capacity. Also, a method of making the tire and a method improving traffic safety through use of such a tire combined with educating the consumer as to proper use of the tire.

1 .- 15 . (canceled)  
   
   
       16 . A method of improving traffic safety comprising: 
 providing tires having at least one visual warning indicator located at a first tread depth corresponding to a predetermined percentage loss of performance capacity; and    informing consumers as to the purpose of the at least one visual warning indicator.    
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the step of informing customers comprises including an explanation of the visual indicators in marketing materials.  
   
   
       18 .- 20 . (canceled)