Continuing changes in the elastomers used in PCR tire tread compounds, and the constant need for better performance drives further insights into the tire tread formulation. This is all combined with a need for sustainable raw materials. The presentation will show the role Kraton bio-based TEA Technology plays in a tire formulation using the latest bio-based tread enhancement additives (TEA) and presenting the performance of various TEA in a PCR tread compound formulation, which will demonstrate the benefit of the new bio-based TEA grades.

• What bio-based tread enhancement additives (TEA) are
• How to use them in the formulation to achieve specific performance
• How to design a tread compound to maximize performance