adjective
- constructed with layers of fabric or cord arranged at angles to each other, especially in tire manufacturing
Usage: technical; automotive
noun
- a tire or fabric constructed with crossply layers
Usage: technical; automotive
Examples
- Older vehicles often used crossply tires, which were less fuel-efficient than modern radial designs.
- The crossply construction provided good durability for heavy-duty applications.
- Crossply tires generate more heat during driving compared to radial tires.
- The fabric's crossply weave made it stronger and more resistant to tearing.
- Many vintage cars still run on crossply tires for authenticity.