A tire (10) having a cut protector belt (100) located radially outward of a main belt structure (40) is disclosed. The cut protector belt (100) is a zigzag belt structure (66) formed by winding a monofilament cord (120) from a first lateral edge to a second lateral edge in a zigzag manner to form an integrally formed dual (two) layer of cords or s formed by helically winding a monofilament cord (120) formed of nylon. The cross-sectional shape of the monofilament cord (120) is not round and/or has a flat surface.