Picking Between Radial and Bias Ply Trailer Tires for Boat Trailer ST205/75-14
Question:
I am replacing 4 ST205/75 D 14 on my boat trailer and was not sure if I should go to a radial tires. The trailer is only used at the beginning and end of the season and it is all highway driving to and from the marina. Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14inch Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C - AM32156 In Stock ADD TO CART Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14inch Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C - AM3S450 3566 ADD TO CART
asked by: Andrew D
Expert Reply:
Radial tires are superior to bias ply tires for highway use so I would go with the # AM32156 that you referenced. Radial tires flex more, which provides better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear. A radial tire will normally run cooler than a bias ply tire, and since cooler tires last longer, radials generally outlast bias ply tires. At one time, radials were more costly than their bias ply counterparts, but that's changed, and the two types are now similar in price. Radial tires are great for highway use, making them the more popular choice for modern trailers and campers.
So why would you ever buy a bias tire for your trailer? Bias ply tires have stiffer sidewalls, which is great for applications like agricultural use, where you won't be spending most of your time on the highway.
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Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
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