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Biased?
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:00 pm
by rollingpinz
Hello
There are plenty of arguments for radial tires over bias, but I can't help but notice that bias are still being made. What would be the arguments for a bias tire?
Eric P
bias
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:46 pm
by 75pinz
Stronger sidewall and can have a higher load capacity. Also, can be extremely long lasting in comparison to radials. I have the original 1955 tires from my M37 and do run them sometimes when I am going on gravel for several days during the summer. They seem just fine despite being over 50 years old...I have some dated in the 40's on a M101 trailer that I use somewhat regularly.
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:16 am
by NC_Mog
The steering effort and handling will remain the same or a bit worse than the original tires. I had a set of bias Swampers on a 710M and the handling stunk. The radial Trxus tires I just put on make it feel like I have power steering on the road.