Glossary “cord material” Definition:
A material, such as rayon, nylon, fiberglass, polyester, or steel used in tire construction to provide strength and maintain desired shape.
What is cord?
cord
Glossary “cord” Definition:
An inner material of textile, steel, fiberglass, or wire running through the plies of a tire that produce strength.
cord plies
Glossary “cord plies” Definition:
Layers of rubber-impregnated cord material molded in the sidewalls of the tire casing.