North American term for cross-ply.We riders must be aware of the two types of tire construction - the bias-ply and the radial....
Challenge attendees spent two days with experts who presented information on the latest advances in radial technology and seminars on radial versus bias-ply tire construction, soil compaction and tire durability.
The company reports that the steel-belted radial tire, has a 30% longer life than a bias-ply tire.