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I've been running some old Yokohama radials that need replacing due to their age (25 years old!). Having trouble finding any replacement radials in the 8.25R20 size. Will I regret bias ply tires? Simpletire.com has the MRF Supermiler in a bias ply (currently on sale). I drive this truck on pavement, and on the highway, but only 2500 miles or less annually. Truck weighs 11,000 lbs. Thoughts and experience are welcomed.
My opinion, fwiw, is if you're used to radials and you're happy with them, you'll regret going backward to bias ply's. Here's a couple of possible options I found in a quick google search of the tire size.
I probably would pay a little extra for the radials IF they were available anywhere. Nothing seems to be in-stock and most of the suppliers I've spoken with have no ETA.
Originally Posted by 52 Merc
My opinion, fwiw, is if you're used to radials and you're happy with them, you'll regret going backward to bias ply's. Here's a couple of possible options I found in a quick google search of the tire size.
If it were my truck, especially if I was using it commercially, I would upgrade to tubeless wheels and radial tires. The truck will ride, steer, and handle a lot better than any tube type, and there will be more tire choices available. Going back to bias plies will be a disaster. Stuff that used to stay put will get bounced all over the place.
Chuck
I purchased new bias tires with inner tubes, and experienced four flat tires within the first 12 months. I guess it wasn't really the tire's fault, but when a shop does the installation, you really don't know how experienced the guy doing the work is going to be with tires needing tubes. After repairs were done on all four new tires, I haven't had any more trouble. Another minor complaint I have with bias tires is that they develop "flat spots" and ride rough after sitting, Not everyone running bias tires has this problem, but I do. Good luck. Maybe when it comes to tires, you get what you pay for.
I would do that, but not sure what options are out there for this old truck. Do you know of any tubeless wheels available for my setup or is that a whole new thread?
Originally Posted by CHUCK48-50
If it were my truck, especially if I was using it commercially, I would upgrade to tubeless wheels and radial tires. The truck will ride, steer, and handle a lot better than any tube type, and there will be more tire choices available. Going back to bias plies will be a disaster. Stuff that used to stay put will get bounced all over the place.
Chuck
That definitely sounds like an installation issue, glad you got it straightened out. I'm familiar with the flat spots, but the ride even with the radials is so rough, I wonder if I'll notice the flat spots.
Originally Posted by 52 USCG Panel
I purchased new bias tires with inner tubes, and experienced four flat tires within the first 12 months. I guess it wasn't really the tire's fault, but when a shop does the installation, you really don't know how experienced the guy doing the work is going to be with tires needing tubes. After repairs were done on all four new tires, I haven't had any more trouble. Another minor complaint I have with bias tires is that they develop "flat spots" and ride rough after sitting, Not everyone running bias tires has this problem, but I do. Good luck. Maybe when it comes to tires, you get what you pay for.
03-10-2022, 01:24 PM
