Tyre Knowledge

SPEED SYMBOL: This indicates the maximum safe speed corresponding to its given load index at which the vehicle can be plied, under specified conditions

LOAD INDEX: Index figure indicating the maximum load (mass), the tyre can carry under specified conditions 

In a radial tyre plycords run from bead to bead in a radial manner and are protected with dual steel belts, which makes tread very stiff. But in bias tyre plycords run diagonally and are protected with nylon breakers.