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steel belted radial tire
steel belted radial tire
Hybrid tire with addition belts laid on top of the plies of the radial tire; the cords of these belts crisscross each other diagonally.
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rubber wall
Part of the tire located between the tread and the bead.
bead wire
Coil of steel wire reinforcing a tire’s bead.
inner lining
Rubber layer covering the interior surface of the tire, preventing the tire from leaking or bursting when punctured.
radial ply
Layer of fabric fibers covered with rubber; its cord extends from one bead to the other.
belt
Layer of steel wires or fabric under the tread, reinforcing it.
rubbing strip
Round protrusion of the rubber wall, protecting it from side impact and wear.
tread design
Raised part of the tire tread that improves traction for various usage conditions.
tread
Sculpted part of a tire coming in contact with the roadway.
radial tire
Tire with plies whose cords are perpendicular to the direction of the tread.
bias-ply tire
Tire with plies whose cords cross each other and are diagonal to the direction of the tread.