A system and method for post-cure application of electronics to a tire includes:
a first stage assembly in which an ends of an annular antenna wire are positioned
within conductive grommets in a base member; a second stage in which a plug is
affixed to the base member to hold the antenna ends in place during shaping and
curing of the antenna wire into a tire; and a third stage in which the plug is
replaced by a tag carrier, the carrier including means for establishing and maintaining
electrical contact between the antenna ends and the tag.