Radial Tyre
A radial tyre has its internal ply cords arranged at 90 degrees to the direction of travel, with additional belt layers running circumferentially beneath the tread. This construction provides better road contact, improved fuel efficiency, and longer tread life compared to bias ply designs. Virtually all modern car and commercial vehicle tyres use radial construction, denoted by the 'R' in the tyre size code.
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