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Chris Z
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Initially Posted - 07/31/2007 :  13:59:52  Show Profile  Visit Chris Z's Homepage
So I have done some research, and it seams that Bias-ply is a better choice due to sway then a radial. I would like to get some feedback from the group.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 07/31/2007 :  15:42:30  Show Profile
I'm a Bias type of guy.

I researched trailer tires not long ago when I was tire shopping. They do make a radial trailer tire but its draw back is sway. I prefer a stiff side wall bias tire for the weigh we haul.
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 07/31/2007 :  19:36:09  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
I don't think I'd notice the difference either way, and I have a lot of trailer miles under my hitch, so it's an economic decision in my eyes, as long as it is a properly rated tire. What is much more important is that they are properly inflated, and balanced.
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At Ease
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Response Posted - 07/31/2007 :  20:03:04  Show Profile
A trailer tire should be ST or LT category and rated to carry the load you'll be carrying. Never use a P category tire.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/31/2007 :  20:24:08  Show Profile
I bought the heaviest load rated bias ply tires I could find for my rims. The C25 is a big, tall load and you don't want to deal with sway.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 07/31/2007 :  20:39:18  Show Profile
Here's a good [url="http://www.championtrailers.com/tire_art.html"]read on trailer tires.[/url]

You should only use "ST" tires on your trailer.
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