The invention relates to a reinforcement ply (13) for vehicle pneumatic tires comprising at least one reinforcement element which is embedded in elastomeric material (10), wherein the reinforcement element is a band (9) whose cross-section meets the condit...

A bead reinforcement element (54, 56) such as a flipper or chipper for use in a pneumatic tire (10) is disclosed. The bead reinforcement element (54, 56) comprises at least one hybrid or composite cord (130) having at least one first core yarn (132) with a...

Provided is a tire whose durability is improved by using, as a reinforcing member, a polyester cord having an improved heat resistant adhesive property to rubber. Provided is a tire in which a rubber-cord complex composed of a polyester cord and a rubber i...