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« on: August 09, 2008, 01:20:43 PM »
What does everyone think about bias vs radials ply tires, and will be used 90% offroad  ~rockon
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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2008, 02:24:01 PM »
I have always heard that bias ply tires do better off road because they are not as stiff as redials.  The bias ply tires will conform more to the terrain and give you better traction.
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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2008, 02:29:38 PM »
That does makes sense. Is there much in price difference? Are the bias cheaper?
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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2008, 03:48:37 PM »
From what I have seen from Super Swamper bias ply tires are usually a little bit cheaper.  Not much though. 
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2008, 04:08:30 PM »
I run bias tires IROK's but it's a trailer queen. I find them to ok to drive on the road but off road is where they rock. the side walls are strong. they don't even start to bulge till about 5 psi. what tires are you looking at?
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2008, 08:55:48 PM »
I've run both just as HURLEYGO3 say the sidewalls on the iroks are super tough. Personally I'm running the Nitto Mud Grapplers they are rated 10 ply radials and so far appear to be a very durable tire.
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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2008, 11:55:47 PM »
Bias =  ~poo for the road

Bias =  ~clap for off road

I totally agree how they would be alot better for off road use.
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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2008, 07:26:02 AM »
Quote from: HURLEYGO3 on August 09, 2008, 04:08:30 PM
I run bias tires IROK's but it's a trailer queen. I find them to ok to drive on the road but off road is where they rock. the side walls are strong. they don't even start to bulge till about 5 psi. what tires are you looking at?

Looking at 36x13.50x15 SS iroks bias and they or about $60 cheaper! All articles I have read say bias is better off-road.
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2008, 11:08:19 AM »
i had radials while i drove on street alot. 36x13.5 irocks and now i have the 37 bias. much cheaper and way more traffic. i dont drive road much any more
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