FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that the tread is repeated and extends 360 degrees about the tire which is shown in dashed lines for environmental purposes.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 , with the opposite back view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 , with the opposite right side view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4 - 4 of FIG. 2 .

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a tire in accordance with another embodiment, it being understood that the tread of the tire is repeated and extends 360 degrees about the tire.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 5 , with the opposite back view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 7 is a left side view of the embodiment of FIG. 5 , with the opposite right side view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8 - 8 of FIG. 6 ; and,

FIG. 9 is a close-up top view of the tread showing additional features of the design of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 5 .

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a tire tread, as shown and described.

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