Mixed Tire Types
We just bought a NTU travel trailer. I noticed that 3 of the tires are radials with one being bias. Is this a problem?
Forum Discussion
Bias will flex and give differently from radial as you go down the road.
It's kind of like putting a steel toe boot on one foot and a tennis shoe on the other. If you just walk around the house, it may be a bit akward but no harm. If you try to play a game of tennis, there is a good chance it will throw you off enough to trip you.
I'm guessing if they have different recommended pressure, they are not the same size/load rating. That's like having one properly fitted tennis shoe and another that is 3 sizes to big and always wanting to fall off.
Having tires of the same size & load rating all in radial but from different manufacturers is OK but mixing size, load rating and construction types is not a good idea.
It's kind of like putting a steel toe boot on one foot and a tennis shoe on the other. If you just walk around the house, it may be a bit akward but no harm. If you try to play a game of tennis, there is a good chance it will throw you off enough to trip you.
I'm guessing if they have different recommended pressure, they are not the same size/load rating. That's like having one properly fitted tennis shoe and another that is 3 sizes to big and always wanting to fall off.
Having tires of the same size & load rating all in radial but from different manufacturers is OK but mixing size, load rating and construction types is not a good idea.
