rick harper Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I need to purchase tires for the ole "B". I'm going to be running tube type aluminum wheels. What is the pro's and con's of bias vs radial tires. Anybody have any suggestions. Good day, Rick. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1634-bias-vs-radial-rubber/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Bias tires tend to wear out fast. The old GMC we have with 6.25-20 tires are pretty worn out for just over 33 thousand miles of on road driving. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1634-bias-vs-radial-rubber/#findComment-8023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
truxnut Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I run nothing but bias. Simple reason ,on a toy truck you just don't put the miles on to wear out a radial. Radials are only good for a about 5 years before they start weather checking and once that happens they can come apart at any time. A good part of a radial tires sidewall strengh is the rubber it's self and when it starts deterating away goes the strengh. Bias by their design do not relie onthe rubbers strengh to hold things together. Botton line if you can afford to buy new rubber every 5 years or so or can wear it out in that time radials are agood deal. Radials also have a bigger foot print so steering is harder at very low speeds, do ride better though. Quote John Evans, Trucks & Dogs are expensive!! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1634-bias-vs-radial-rubber/#findComment-8025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I agree with John who I think answered my exact same question a couple of years ago!I ended up running with new bias on the steer and the radials the truck came with (I did first regroove) on the rear. The bias on the steer was for ease of steering and better sidewall. I was told, maybe by John but possibly by someone else. that if you get sidewall damage on a radial, you might as well get rid of it which is another reason why I went bias on the steer. Never damaged them though!CheersAndy Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1634-bias-vs-radial-rubber/#findComment-8026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I agree with John who I think answered my exact same question a couple of years ago!I ended up running with new bias on the steer and the radials the truck came with (I did first regroove) on the rear. The bias on the steer was for ease of steering and better sidewall. I was told, maybe by John but possibly by someone else. that if you get sidewall damage on a radial, you might as well get rid of it which is another reason why I went bias on the steer. Never damaged them though!CheersAndyHi there, I run radials on the steer axle and bias on the drives. I don't like the "hopping" that you get with bias or nylon tires as the radials are much smoother especially after sitting for a spell. I don't disagree with any comments so far but my trucks do for the most part reside inside my shop when not in use so sidewall breakdown is not a pertinent issue.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1634-bias-vs-radial-rubber/#findComment-8028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick harper Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Thanks to all that replied. I guess I'll try radials up front and bias on rear. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1634-bias-vs-radial-rubber/#findComment-8029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CML Service Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Be careful mixing radials and bias. I did it for a while on my R model single axle dump. No problems empty but loaded on the highway was a different story. I had radial on the front and bias on the rear. Lots of sway during lane change and exit ramps could be scary. Chuck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1634-bias-vs-radial-rubber/#findComment-8032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hi there, I run radials on the steer axle and bias on the drives. I don't like the "hopping" that you get with bias or nylon tires as the radials are much smoother especially after sitting for a spell. I don't disagree with any comments so far but my trucks do for the most part reside inside my shop when not in use so sidewall breakdown is not a pertinent issue.RobYep, flat spots would be my biggest complaint with bias tyres that have been sitting for a bit.CheersAndy Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1634-bias-vs-radial-rubber/#findComment-8040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 When I got my B, it had all bias. Turning at slow speed was TORTURE, sitting still was impossible.With my radials it will turn near lock to lock sitting still. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1634-bias-vs-radial-rubber/#findComment-8047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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