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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2025
Filed:
May. 28, 2020
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Llc, Nashville, TN (US);
Dennis C. Boley, Mogadore, OH (US);
Kenny L. Howman, Ashland, OH (US);
Benjamin C. Galizio, Munroe Falls, OH (US);
Jamie L. Whyte, Kent, OH (US);
Jessica L. Placke, Rocky River, OH (US);
Anthony M. Unger, New Albany, OH (US);
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, Nashville, TN (US);
Abstract
Disclosed herein are tire tread rubber compositions comprising a specified elastomer component, reinforcing silica filler, a specified hydrocarbon resin, liquid plasticizer, and a cure package. The elastomer component includes styrene-butadiene rubber; polybutadiene; and natural rubber, polyisoprene, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed are methods for providing a tire tread having improved dry handling performance while maintaining wet traction performance and wear.