Bias vs. Radial

[91exploreron37]

I'm looking at getting some 37in superswampers and i was looking at the prices and the bias ply seems to be considerably cheaper so i was thinking about getting those but will there be any drawbacks to running a bias ply tire compared to a radial. This is going to be my daily driver Thanks

 

[FROADER]

They will wear a lot faster.

 

[unclemeat]

Radial will be a lot more pavement friendly. Better gas milage too.

 

[Blee1099]

If yours is a DD then go with radials.. If it will be trailered or will see very miminal highway/road use then go with bias ply.

 

[91exploreron37]

Thanks alot for all the replies im gonna go with radials

 

[sn0border88]

bias plys will be harder to balance as well.

 

[colindo94]

Bias form a flat spot when you truck sits for any period of time. Then you have to drive around to warm them up.

 

[Dopler174]

Bias form a flat spot when you truck sits for any period of time. Then you have to drive around to warm them up.

Dude, that is the worst ride.:thumbdwn:

 

[IZwack]

Dude, that is the worst ride.:thumbdwn:

Its true, I get it on these SX's .. only noticable on the street and normal PSI. But once on the trail or low pressure, then it doesnt matter.

But the advantages of a ply vs a radial construction are imense once on the trails. Radial tires don't conform to rocks and logs as easily.