Radial vrs. Bias Ply

Posted by Mark - IN. on September 17, 2004 at 06:08:10 from (152.163.101.9):

Have thought about this before, was thinking about it the other day, and just saw post by TXBLU that reminded me.

Radial tires on a tractor, when to, when not to? Advantages, disadvantages?

I've got turf tires on my Deere, came that way. If had a sod farm, I suppose would be ok, but I don't have a sod farm. Can't do a lot with them, they like to spin under load.

So, looked at Goodyears and Firestones web-sites on AG tires awhile back, and yeah I can tell the difference between the lugs or tread patterns on Radial and Bias Ply, but that doesn't tell me when one is just what the doctor ordered, and when isn't. I've seen monster articulated tractors with both, so obviously both must be ok for Ag conditions (non-road).

Bias Plys have been around forever, and will certainly get the job done for plowing, pulling stumps, etc, but perhaps Radial technologies blow them away. Perhaps Radials cost more up front, but pay for themselves?

Those turf tires are going to go, that's for sure. What to replace them with? What say you?

Follow Ups:

• Re: Radial vrs. Bias Ply Jack Benimble 13:21:21 09/17/04 (0)
• Re: Radial vrs. Bias Ply Rod F. 07:13:55 09/17/04 (1)
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• Re: Radial vrs. Bias Ply TheRealRon 06:31:02 09/17/04 (4)
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  • Re: Radial vrs. Bias Ply txblu 09:12:12 09/17/04 (2)
    • Re: Radial vrs. Bias Ply TheRealRon 09:57:10 09/17/04 (1)
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