Glossary “tire design” Definition:
Three basic tire construction designs are based on the arrangement of the body plies: bias, belted radial, and belted bias. A bias-ply tire is constructed with the plies arranged on a bias crossing each other. A belted radial-ply tire is constructed with plies that run at right angles to the circumference of the tire. A belted bias-ply tire is constructed with reinforcing belts beneath the tread section.