bias-ply tire
noun
bi·as-ply tire
ˈbī-əs-ˌplī- 
: a pneumatic tire having crossed plies of cords set diagonally to the center line of the tread
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Purists, on the other hand, might seek an original car restored to period-correct specification, though such show queens are going to have to make do with skinny, bias-ply tires, drum brakes, and any number of concessions to modern comfort and performance.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Bias-ply tire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bias-ply%20tire. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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