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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2000
Filed:
May. 01, 1998
Charles L Cunningham, Nashville, TN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A method to reduce injury and damage caused by mounting a mis-matched tire of a first size with a rim of a second size, or mounting a mis-matched tire of the second size with a rim of the first size. The method comprising the steps of placing a first color coding on a tire of the first size; and placing a second color coding on a tire of the second size, wherein the second color coding is readily distinguishable from the first color coding. Alternatively, matching markings could be placed both on rims and matching tires, where the tire markings would be place in the interiors of the tires. The markings may also be placed on the tire side walls facing the car hub. Use of a first color, and a second color, where the second color is readily distinguishable from the first color, may be included in the markings. The markings may also include the use of a first pattern, and a second pattern, where the second pattern is sufficiently distinguishable from the first pattern. Both a first and a second color, and a first and a second pattern could be used for the markings, as well. Multiple colors may likewise be used for a first size, or a second, size, or for both sizes.