摘要 |
A radial ply pneumatic tire is provided with a tread reinforcement including a first layer of at least one ply of tire cord fabric wherein the cords have a high modulus of elasticity. A second layer which overlies said first layer is at least one composite ply of tire cord fabric including a central strip of steel cords oriented at an angle of from 60 DEG to 90 DEG with the equatorial plane of the pneumatic tire, and two lateral strips abutting the central strip having cords formed from material possessing a low modulus of elasticity. |