A steel belted radial tire is a type of tire that features steel belts embedded within its rubber layers, providing enhanced strength and durability. The radial construction refers to the way the tire's internal cords are arranged at a 90-degree angle to the direction of travel, allowing for better flexibility and improved handling. This design helps to reduce rolling resistance, increase fuel efficiency, and improve traction on various surfaces. Steel belted radial tires are commonly used in passenger vehicles, trucks, and SUVs for their performance and longevity.
Yes, but you should balance it.
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Depends on size of the tire, type tire, and the brand of tire you buy. Without that information no way can this question be answered.
Steel belted tires have wire mesh that is infused in the tire. It's usually located between the tread and body ply of the tire.
Steel belted tires have that look.
My Firestone 721's back in the '70s appeared to have broken from the inside and then blew out. The belts separated causing the tire to cup, separate and then blow out. I had this happen to my fronts first, but the rears showed evidence of it as well. Firestone admitted that the 7 wrapped by 2 then by 1 tire, caused friction which broke the steel belts.
The best tool for the job would be a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. Some say to use a grinder with a cutoff wheel, but it melts the tire and creates a lot of nasty and hazardous smoke.
Radial ply tires and tubeless tires are made from rubber, fabric, and steel.
yes on steel belted radials it is possible for the belts to separate and not be visible
Steel Radial Speed Rating
Tire size could be either a belted bias 6.50-16" or a belted bias 6.70-15. The equivalent size for the 6.70-15 would be a radial tire P205/75R15.
Instead of using steel belts (the way a radial tire does), the tire is entirely rubber.