Abstract: A metallic cable for reinforcing elastomeric articles comprises a single strand of two filaments twisted together in a first direction, and a single filament helically disposed around the strand in a direction that is opposite to said first direction and has a pitch that is not greater than one and one-half times the lay length of said strand.

Abstract: A bias tire having numerous carcass plies reinforced with nylon cords and a pair of breaker strips embedded in the carcass plies in the area of the tread of the tire. The breaker strips are reinforced with wire cords. The wire cords of the breaker strips and the nylon cords of the carcass plies are disposed at substantially the same angles. A cap strip covers the breaker strips and carcass plies in the area of the tread. The cap strip is a single layer of nylon cords which are disposed at substantially the same angles as the cords of the carcass plies and breaker strips. The ends of the cap strip extend into the sidewalls of the tire.