Trailer tires, radial vs. bias ply
From what I can see most travel trailers come with bias ply tires. My brother switched his out for automotive radials and claims they pull better and that he has had none of the issues that he had wi...
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Many ST tires are still available in bias ply.
http://recstuff.com/trailer-tires-wheels/trailer-tires/14-inch-trailer-tires/st205-75d14-load-range-c-bias-ply-trailer-tire-kenda-loadstar/
Along with ST Radial.
http://recstuff.com/trailer-tires-wheels/trailer-tires/14-inch-trailer-tires/st205-75r14-load-range-c-radial-trailer-tire-kenda-loadstar/
I have had the Kenda K550 bias ply on my small travel trailer for 2 years and no issues.My TT does not see a lot of miles, although I did go from NY to Illinois 2 years ago with no issues.
High milers are likely better off springing for the radials.
Bias ply run a little hotter at highway speeds, but are said to have sturdier sidewalls to resist impact damage.
Radials are said to run cooler at highway speeds and deliver better fuel economy to the tow vehicle. Will generally last more miles than bias ply if you tend to wear them out before you age them out like I do.
http://recstuff.com/trailer-tires-wheels/trailer-tires/14-inch-trailer-tires/st205-75d14-load-range-c-bias-ply-trailer-tire-kenda-loadstar/
Along with ST Radial.
http://recstuff.com/trailer-tires-wheels/trailer-tires/14-inch-trailer-tires/st205-75r14-load-range-c-radial-trailer-tire-kenda-loadstar/
I have had the Kenda K550 bias ply on my small travel trailer for 2 years and no issues.My TT does not see a lot of miles, although I did go from NY to Illinois 2 years ago with no issues.
High milers are likely better off springing for the radials.
Bias ply run a little hotter at highway speeds, but are said to have sturdier sidewalls to resist impact damage.
Radials are said to run cooler at highway speeds and deliver better fuel economy to the tow vehicle. Will generally last more miles than bias ply if you tend to wear them out before you age them out like I do.
