Comparing Radial Vs Bias Ply Tires
Question:
Are karrier, or loadstar the better Kendra tire? Pulling a 2018 aliner scout. Also, planning to go from bias to a radial tire, if it is an upgrade.
asked by: Stephen R
Expert Reply:
There are a few advantages and disadvantages when deciding between bias ply # AM3S334 and radial tires # AM31994. With radial tires, some advantages would be:
1. Improved comfort.
2. Superior heat management and heat dissipation.
3. Excellent tire flexibility and road surface interaction.
4. Superior handling.
5. Lower rolling resistance.
Compared to some bias ply tires benefits:
1. Less complicated tire construction and, therefore, typically lower cost.
2. The stiffer sidewall can be an advantage in certain applications, ex. as trailer tires where a bias ply tire may deliver less sway and bounce than a radial.
3.Rugged design and sidewall puncture resistance.
Almost anywhere you go radial tires is the way to go, and you'll be more at an advantage compared to bias ply tires, so going from bias ply to radial will be an upgrade, making Karrier the better of the two. But there is no difference between the Karrier and Loadstar. Karrier and Loadstar are two different brand names used by Kenda, and there is no change in functionality and quality.
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Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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Loadstar ST185/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
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- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 185/80-13
- 13 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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