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radial or bias ply tires

muskoka guy ยท 2014-09-26 10:16

Our th460b needs new tires and I got a quote for both types of tires. The bias ply are quite a bit cheaper. There is nothing on our current tires that says what they are. The number on them is 14.00-24 tg. Just wondering what everyone else runs or any opinions. Thanks

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  1. #1Nige2014-09-26 10:53

    The numbering on your existing tyres suggests they are bias. Radials would be numbered 14.00R24. For stability reasons when raising loads up to a height a bias tyre would probably be better as it doesn't have the sidewall flex of a radial.

  2. #2muskoka guy2014-09-26 14:20

    Thanks for your reply. We have ordered the bias ply. The tire shop confirmed your reply. The radials look more like a grader tire, which lots take the same size tire.