Radial vs Bias

[4x4x454]

I will be doing the tire and wheel thing like rocmoc. I was just wondering what everyone thought radial or bias?

[rocmoc]

It is more what is available. Not many choices.

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

[4x4x454]

I have been able to find quite a few different options in 30x950-31x1050&31x1150. I'm just not sure what would be better but would think bias would be better for 4 wheeling.

[Guest Lenny]

I noticed that Micky Thompson's Baja tire is bias ply. They say its bias to better hold up to the offroad beating.

Lenny

[rocmoc]

BUT, radial would be better for rock climbing (wall flexing). I reality, IMHO I don't think it matters until you turn Pro!

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

[4x4x454]

I thought bias would flex more when aired down to grab rocks.

[rocmoc]

Radial flex more than bias. That is the principle behind the design to keep the tread/contact patch always in contact with the surface.

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

[4x4x454]

I guess that's were I was wrong I thought it had a flatter tread and was stiffer and the bias was more like a balloon and softer.