A camouflage or otherwise multicolored pattern tire and method of manufacture

A tire (2) having a colored pattern veneered surface (12) formed by one or more layers (46) of distinct colors applied to the outer surface of the tire (2) on the sidewall (5) and possibly the tread (7) is disclosed as well as the method of manufacturing the tire (2). The colored pattern veneer can be used to make a camouflage tire among other patterns.