radial-ply tire

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Definition Noun : A radial-ply tire is a specific type of pneumatic tire (an air-filled tire) characterized by its internal casing structure. In this design, the ply cords (the reinforcing layers of fabric or steel) that make up the tire's body run radially, or perpendicularly, from one bead (the edge that sits on the wheel rim) to the other. This construction is distinct from older bias-ply ti...