LOCATIONSCONTACT US TIRES RETREAD SERVICES RESOURCES ABOUT ACTION TIRE Tire Construction Other Resources Parts of the Starndard Radial Tire Grooves: Channels for water evacuation between tread and road surface. Ribs: Circumferential bands of tread rubber between grooves for continuous road contact and traction, may be enhanced with sipes. Tread: Contact area with road surface using various compound strategies like maximizing grip or mileage. Shoulder: Transition element between tread and sidewall for traction during cornering and maneuvering. Belts: Woven steel cord mesh for rigidity of tread rubber to reduce tread squirm and increase tread life. Undertread: Compounded for high heat resistance to increase high-speed durability and sometimes fuel economy. Inner Liner: Special rubber compound highly impervious to air migration for maintaining air pressure without leaking. Body Plies: Either fabric cord (passenger and light truck tires) or steel cord (mainly truck tires) for structural strength of air chamber. Bead Cable: Rigid cable serving as an anchor around which body plies are wrapped and which secures tire to rim flange area. Bead Apex/Filler: Special hard rubber compound extending up into sidewall to increase flexing around bead cable and enhance stiffness of lower sidewall for improved handling. Bead Chafer: Layer of fabric material protecting bead area from rim chafing and mounting damage. Find a Location Our Services Our Tires 410 Lees Mill Road, Forest Park, GA 30297, (404) 767-3235 TIRES Shop by Brand ABOUT ACTION TIRE Overview Why Action Tire Contact Us Locations & Hours Satisfied Customers Careers Survey ATC Credit Application Payment RETREADS Retread location info SERVICES Services Overview Passenger & Light Truck Commercial Truck OTR & Utility Industrial & Farm Roadside Service Tire Fill Fleet Service RESOURCES Speed-Rating System Tire Rotation Tire Definitions UTQG Wheel Alignment When to Replace Tires Resources Air Pressure Basic Wheel Information Battery Tire Construction Read a Sidewall ACTION TIRE SURVEY We aim to satisfy our customers 100%. Help us better provide service and products to you. Take Survey ACTION TIRE APP Locate Action Tire Centers. Available on Google Play and App Store Download App MAKE A PAYMENT Conveniently pay an invoice online Make Payment ©2021 Action Tire Co., All Rights Reserved site credits