Re: Radial vrs. Bias Ply

Posted by Indydirtfarmer on September 17, 2004 at 06:18:39 from (66.83.236.250):

In Reply to: Radial vrs. Bias Ply posted by Mark - IN. on September 17, 2004 at 06:08:10:

This conversation might re-open a can of worms, but here goes.
Radials provide considerable more traction than bias-ply tires at the same weight (of tractor) That allows you to do several things. One of which is to run your tractor at a lighter weight. (Less ballast- i.e. no fluid in rear tires, or no wheel weights) That saves on compaction, lessens the weight if you haul a tractor on a trailer, and is less stress and strain on axles, bearings, ect.
Radials work better at low tire pressure. A side effect of that is better ride. Cost aside, radial tires are a win-win situation. I'm switching ALL of my tractors to radials as they need new rubber. John

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