What are the materials used in making the tire?
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Tires are a sophisticated mix of materials, including high-tech fabrics, natural and synthetic rubbers and even steel.
Running along the inner edges of a tire are the beads. Beads are high-strength steel, coated in rubber, which gives tires strength while also helping to hold the tire to the wheel. The body of the tire is actually made up of fabric, not rubber. The body is built from layers of fabric (each layer is called a ply). The plies aren't your run-of-the-mill cotton fabric; they're usually a strong composite material. The plies are coated with rubber, not only to help them hold air inside, but also to help them bond to the other parts of the tire.
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