Category: Tire Treads
Tire Ply and Belt Design
The most common types of tire construction include bias, belted bias, and belted radial. In bias-ply or belted bias-ply tires, the cords decussate each other. These cords are commonly at an angle of 25 to 45 degrees to the tire centerline. Radial-ply tires are arranged radially at a right angle to the tire centerline. Steel belts are most commonly used in…
Tire Tread Depth and Design
Tires have several different tire treads that are specifically designed to provide the tire execution desired by the tire and vehicle manufacturers. Minimum legal tread depth is 1.6 mm. A normal modern tire tread has the following features: 1. An interlocking tread pattern for upgraded tread gripping caliber on slick or icy roads. 2.…
Tire Construction
Every tire assembled is put together of these basic parts: Carcass: Steel beads around the rim and quantity of cords or plies that are fused together to give the tire its shape and strength. Casing: Additional layers of sidewall and under tread rubber affixed to the carcass. Tread: The layer of rubber that contacts the…
Tire Treads
Tire treads are made from a mixture of rubber compounds that are extremely resistant to abrasion wear. Modern automotive tires contain two layers of tread materials. The first tread layer is designed to provide cool operation, minimal rolling resistance, and strength. The outer layer, or tread, is designed for long life and maximal traction. Tread…