VOL. 55 ISSUE 12 MARCH 27, 2018 P103
TRADITIONAL R ADIAL
CONSTRUCTION
R ADIAL O°
STABILITY LAYERS
Frequently used in cars
and trucks, traditional radial
tire construction has a radial
carcass and a serial of layers for
stabilization above it, to give more
strength and comfort while riding.
The last one we have to show is
the radial called: ZeroDegree belt.
It is the most modern with a
lighter structure. It is based with
the radial layer of the carcass and
a steel belt made with continued
wire that surrounds the tire
above the radial carcass with a
circumferential shape.
If you want to know if you
have Radial or Bias-ply tires on
your motorcycle, look at the
information on the tire's sidewall.
Radial tire example: 120/70
ZR 17. The "R" means that it has a
radial carcass.
Bias-ply tire example: 150/70 B 17 or 150/70 –
17. The "B" or the "-" dash means that the carcass
is bias-ply.
We hope that this helps you better understand
the differences between Radial and Bias-Ply tires.
For more information on Continental motorcycle
tires, please visit: www.ContiMotoUSAblog.com
CARCASS: 85°-90°
CARCASS: 85°-90°
STEEL BELT: 0°
