Patent ID: 8061400
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: B60C

Abstract:
1. A pneumatic tire comprising: a tread portion; and two sidewalls extending radially inward from the tread portion, at least one sidewall having at least one protruding portion extending axially away from the sidewall, at least one fastener attached to each protruding portion, and at least one securable attachment attached to each fastener, the protruding portion being integrally formed with the sidewall of the tire, the protruding portion having an annular outer surface and a knob, the fastener having an annular inner surface and an annular outer surface, the annular inner surface engaging the annular outer surface of the protruding portion, the fastener further comprising two semi-cylindrical pieces for facilitating placement of the fastener around the annular outer surface of the protruding portion, the securable attachment having an inner surface for engaging the annular outer surface of the fastener such that the securable attachment is at least axially secured to the fastener and both the securable attachment and the fastener are at least axially secured to the protruding portion of the sidewall of the tire.