Bias-ply vs. Radial: Which One Is Best For You ...
Bias-ply tires: a more old-school design of tire that’s been around for nearly a century. The carcass of a bias-ply is made of layers of fabric such as nylon or polyester (the “plies”…yup, just like in toilet paper!), wrapped over each other in a criss-cross pattern. The multiple layers flex and create a cushioning effect, which makes bias-ply tires comfortable to ride on and good at ...
