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.

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.