I don't have a comment on bias vs. radial. I do have a race car and
trailer, so do many of my friends, I will tell you it is imperative you
get trailer tires. I don't know what the construction difference is but
I know they are less likely to blow out on a trailer than a passenger
car tire.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sloane
> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 3:36 AM
> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Auto Transport Trailer Tires
>
>
>
> There is a good reason why you should use trailer rated tires
> vs. passenger
> tires: the trailer tires are much more resistant to lateral
> motion, so they are
> less likely to sway. Also, the tread is designed differently,
> as traction is not
> an issue, but long life and straight tracking are. There are
> a bunch of other
> differences, but the first above is the most important.
>
> Try Tucker Tire <http://www.tuckertire.com/> if you cannot
> locate the right ones
> locally. His prices, even with shipping, are usually
> competitive. (I am a happy
> customer but have no other connection with Tucker.)
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