Radial Tires, Construction
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The illustration shows a cross section of a radial tire.
- Tread Block
- Tread Groove
- Tread
- Nylon Ply
- Radial Tires, Mostly Consist of Steel
- Bead Bundle
-- Consists of steel wires vulcanized into rubber make sure that secure seating of the tire on the rim
- Bead Filler
- Wheel Flange Protection
-- Protects the rim and tire from abrasion due to, for example, contact with the curb. Wheels with rim protection are identified with the abbreviation MFS
The nylon ply -4-, belt layers -5-, bead bundle -6- and bead filler -7- form the carcass. The carcass is the load-bearing structure of the tire.