bias-ply tire


bi·as–ply tire

noun \ˈbī-əs-ˌplī-\

Definition of BIAS-PLY TIRE

: a pneumatic tire having crossed plies of cords set diagonally to the center line of the tread

First Known Use of BIAS-PLY TIRE

1968

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