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[A/S] Radial vs Bias ply Tires
Actually, I prefer radial tires for the very reasons you folks say
you dislike them. I want a lower profile; it sets the trailer lower
resulting in a lower center of gravity and lower profile (pushes less
air). As to people complaining of radials throwing sidewalls that
has always been a puzzle to me. No tire just all of a sudden gives
up the ghost in 50 nanoseconds – BLOOEY. If a person is maintaining
their tires properly (constantly checking tire pressures, checking
the sidewalls, feeling for heat buildup occasionally, etc. etc. it
should be obvious that the tire is starting to "give out" long before
the tire disintegrates.
Allan