Depending on the tyre application tread patterns are classified as follows:

highway pattern - pads or ribs separated by grooves. These tyres are used on roads with improved hard pavement;

universal pattern - pads or ribs at the tread central part with lugs on its sides. These tyres are used on roads with improved light pavement;

off-the road pattern: high lugs separated by grooves. These tyres are used off the roads and on soft grounds;

winter pattern: the pattern with sharp edged projections. These tyres are used on snow and ice covered roads and can be fitted with anti-skid studs;

directional pattern: asymmetrical to the radial plane of the wheel. These tyres are used off the roads and on soft grounds;

mining pattern: massive lugs of different shape with grooves.