Patent ID: 8196625
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: B60B,B60C,B60Y

Abstract:
1. A supplemental tread apparatus for use with a tire having a tire wall, the apparatus comprising: a rim defining an inner tire support and a first connection body defining a shank aperture; a bead lock defining an outer tire support and a second connection body, the bead lock defining an axle proximate lock end, an axle distal lock end, and a bolt aperture positioned between the axle proximate lock end and the axle distal lock end at the second connection body, the second connection body adapted to connect to the first connection body to lock the tire in position, the bead lock having an outer face; a removable bolt having a bolt head larger than the bolt aperture, a bolt shank sized to pass through the bolt aperture and the shank aperture; a removable nut having a nut body sized to connect to the shank, the nut body larger than the shank aperture, wherein the nut and bolt are separate from the rim and bead lock so as to be replaceable; and a supplemental tread connected to the outer face, the supplemental tread extending past the bolt head and defining bolt head apertures for accessing the bolt head, whereby the bolt head is protected while still providing access for replacement of the bolt.