Abstract: XRD analysis was used to compare the textures of tire cord steel produced from four different steel works at home and abroad.The results show that the textures of wire rods produced at domestic and foreign works are obviously different.The strength of 111 texture in the axis of wire rods produced at domestic works is stronger than that at foreign works,however 111 texture in the axis of wire rods has strong orientation,which is adverse to wire drawing.The strength of 111 texture can be obviously decreased by prolonging the heating time of heating furnaces and increasing the heating and laying temperature.