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Radial tires differ from traditional diagonal bias-ply tires in their construction, which minimizes<a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-tread-wear.htm" style="color: #24364f; margin: 0px; outline: none;">tread wear</a> and improves flexibility of the sidewall for better handling. They contain belts of steel fibers that go around the circumference, which helps stabilize the tire.</div>
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While tires may look simple, they are actually made up of a series of layers of different materials. If someone peeled back the tread in bias-ply tire, he would see a <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-nylon.htm" style="color: #24364f; margin: 0px; outline: none;">nylon</a> weave (these are the <em style="margin: 0px; outline: none;">plies</em>) beneath, running in a diagonal pattern and meeting in the centerline of the face of the tire. The weave runs at an angle down the sidewalls to the bead, the part of the tire that fits on the wheel's rim. Nylon ply is stronger than <a href="http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-polyester.htm" style="color: #24364f; margin: 0px; outline: none;">polyester</a> but compresses and sets when under load, especially when left for periods of time, resulting in "flat areas" on the tire. Due to the direction the ply runs on these tires, the sidewalls don't bulge even if the tire is low. This design allows the tread to wrap down over the sidewall because there is no transition point from the circumferential face to the sidewall.</div>
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                Radial Tyre                                                                            Bias Tyre</div>
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A radial tire is constructed differently. Rather than diagonal nylon plies that meet in the centerline, it's made with polyester cords that run perpendicular from bead to bead, up over the face of the tire and down each sidewall. In other words, it's "wrapped" at a right-angle to the direction of the tread.</div>
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On the face of the tire over the polyester wrap is a belt that runs below the tread. The belt is nearly the width of the tire and runs around the circumference, giving the tire a "squared" look. Though belts used to be made of rubber-coated fibers, nearly all belts today are made from steel fibers, leading to name "steel-belted" radial. This belt helps stabilize the tread, reducing wear. Because of the construction of the tire, the sidewall will always have a bulge at the point of contact, and as a result, some people may think that they are under inflated.</div>
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The average steel-belted radial gets about 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of wear, while the bias-ply tires are generally rated at about 30,000 miles (48,280 km). By reading the model number on the sidewall of any tire, a car owner can quickly see what type of tire he has, though most radial tires include the word "radial" in the model name. There are several symbols used to decode a common tire, such as the <em style="margin: 0px; outline: none;">P205/65R15</em>:</div>
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<li style="list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><strong style="margin: 0px; outline: none;">P</strong> — stands for passenger (LT would mean <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-light-truck.htm" style="color: #24364f; margin: 0px; outline: none;">light truck</a>)</li>
<li style="list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><strong style="margin: 0px; outline: none;">205</strong> — indicates width in millimeters</li>
<li style="list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><strong style="margin: 0px; outline: none;">65</strong> — refers to the <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-aspect-ratio.htm" style="color: #24364f; margin: 0px; outline: none;">aspect ratio</a>, or how tall the tire is compared to how wide it is; in this example, the tire height is 65% of its width</li>
<li style="list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><strong style="margin: 0px; outline: none;">R</strong> — radial ("D" here would indicate diagonal bias ply)</li>
<li style="list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><strong style="margin: 0px; outline: none;">15</strong> — the diameter of the tire in inches</li>
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The tire might also have other designations like XL or RF, which indicates Extra Load or Reinforced respectively. It might also have tread type or other codes included. Most of the tires on the road today are steel-belted radial tires.</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source: Michelin, wiseGEEK</span></div>
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What is a radial tyre? What is the difference between radial and other tyres?

Radial tires differ from traditional diagonal bias-ply tires in their construction, which minimizes tread wear and improves flex...

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<b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Each year in the UK, more than 1,200 motorists are injured in an accident where illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres are a contributory factor. </span></b><br />
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To maximise the life of your tyres and enhance your safety on the roads, regular checks of your tyre pressures, tread depth and general tyre condition should be carried out.<br />
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When replacing your tyres it is strongly recommended to fit new tyres.<br />
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However, we recognise that legislation exists which permits the sale of part worn tyres, subject to them meeting a number of criteria. You should be aware that part worn tyres that do not meet these legal requirements pose a serious safety risk to you, your passengers and other road users.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #134f5c;">PART WORN TYRES AND THE LAW </span></b><br />
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Under The Motor Vehicle Tyres (Safety) Regulations 1994 (reg.7.), part of the Consumer Protection Act, it is an offence for anyone to sell part worn tyres that do not meet the following principal requirements:<br />
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1. The structural integrity must not be compromised. It should be free of large cuts, any bulges or lumps both internally and externally. No plies or cords should be exposed.<br />
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2. Tyres must have passed an inflation test prior to sale.<br />
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3. The original grooves must still be clearly visible in their entirety and must be to a depth of at least 2mm across the full breadth of the tread, around its entire circumference.<br />
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4. Part worn tyres which have not been retreaded must clearly show the relevant ‘E’ mark alongside which ‘PART-WORN’ must be permanently and legibly applied in letters at least 4mm high. These words cannot be hot branded or cut into the tyre.<br />
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5. Part worn tyres which have been retreaded must show the relevant British Standards mark as applied at the time of retreading alongside which ‘PART-WORN’ must be permanently and legibly applied in letters at least 4mm high. These words cannot be hot branded or cut into the tyre. Retreaded tyres must also show speed category and load capacity index marks in accordance with BS AU 144e 1998.<br />
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6. Any repair to a part worn tyre must have been carried out in accordance with paragraphs 4-7 of BS AU 159.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #134f5c;">PART WORN TYRE ECONOMICS </span></b><br />
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Many drivers who buy part worn tyres do so because they believe they offer better value for money. However, this isn’t necessarily the case. Rather than just considering the initial purchase price, drivers should look at the cost per mm of useable tyre.<br />
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New tyres are normally sold with 8mm of tread depth whereas part worn tyres may have as little as 2mm of tread. With a legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm in the UK, the cost per mm of useable tread of part worn tyres can be considerably more than that of a new tyre. Equally, a part worn tyre will need to be replaced again much sooner than a new tyre meaning further expenditure will be required.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #134f5c;">PART WORN TYRE SAFETY </span></b><br />
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Adequate tread depth is essential for safe driving on wet roads. The tread grooves help to remove water from the contact patch between the tyre and the road surface, which is essential for effective acceleration, cornering and braking.<br />
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A tyre with lower tread depth levels is less effective at removing water from the road, leading to longer stopping distances and reduced road safety. Indeed, according to tests conducted by the British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association, braking distance in wet weather of a tyre with only 1.6mm of tread depth is almost 12m longer than a new tyre from 50mph.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source: TyreSafe.org</span>

Part Worn Tyres and Your Safety

Each year in the UK, more than 1,200 motorists are injured in an accident where illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres are a cont...