A HYBRID CORD REINFORCEMENT FOR A TIRE AND A TIRE COMPRISING A HYBRID CORD REINFORCEMENT

This invention relates to a hybrid cord for a tire ply or ply strip, wherein the cord comprises two aramid yarns having densities from 1400 to 1900 dtex twisted in a first direction with 5 to 11 twists per inch, a polyamide yarn having a density of 750 to 1200 dtex twisted in the first direction with 4 to 10 twists per inch, wherein the three yarns are twisted together to form the cord, and wherein the cord is twisted with 4 to 10 twists in a direction opposite to the first direction. Moreover, the present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising such a cord.