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Tire Talk
CROSS - PLY
As we mentioned before, through the years,
materials and new techniques of construction
have evolved. The bias-ply tires of the past
only had "cross ply" made of rayon and nylon.
Today they have evolved to become a bias-ply
with belts. In this tire construction, the body plies
are crossed through the carcass and new layers to
provide stability are added between those body
plies and under the tire tread. These "belts" layers
provide the rider more stability while riding.
These kinds of belts are usually made of Kevlar.
Radial tires have also evolved through the years
always with the premise/goal in mind of "weight
reduction" and "stronger structure".
BIAS - BELTED
BIAS-BELTED ANGLES: 15°- 25°
PLIES ANGLES:
65°- 75°
PLIES ANGLES: 25°- 35°
