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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 11:58 PM
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Alright so here is my dilemma, I'm currently running 36" irok bias, my 4th is pretty low on tread, I found a guy selling two 36" irok radials, my question is, what's the differences between the radials and the bias, and if I can run both styles of iroks at the same time? Thanks.
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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Technically mixing construction types is bad. If you run the radials on the front and the bias on the rear it will probably drive a bit better, but the 36" IROK radial measure shorter than the 36" bias.
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfajita
Technically mixing construction types is bad. If you run the radials on the front and the bias on the rear it will probably drive a bit better, but the 36" IROK radial measure shorter than the 36" bias.
The bias I have look to be much more worn then the radials I would be buying.. I would also like you suggested run the 2 radials together and the 2 bias together. You mentioned the construction types are different, in what way? Also in what way would running the 2 different styles help my jeep drive better? Thanks and sorry for all the questions!!
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/wh...ias-ply-tires/

http://www.etrailer.com/question-21180.html

http://www.michelinag.com/Innovating...ias-technology

Just a couple of links to help out...Bias ply will wear faster, they get hotter, but the sidewalls are strong...all depends on your application, do you street it more than off-road?
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by roninofako
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/wh...ias-ply-tires/ http://www.etrailer.com/question-21180.html http://www.michelinag.com/Innovating...ias-technology Just a couple of links to help out...Bias ply will wear faster, they get hotter, but the sidewalls are strong...all depends on your application, do you street it more than off-road?
I'im out for the holidays with the family so I can't check the links yet, but it's only a wheeling/leisure rides.
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Originally Posted by clayton3854
The bias I have look to be much more worn then the radials I would be buying.. I would also like you suggested run the 2 radials together and the 2 bias together. You mentioned the construction types are different, in what way? Also in what way would running the 2 different styles help my jeep drive better? Thanks and sorry for all the questions!!
Radials handle 1000x better than bias ply so having the radials on the steering axle rather than the bias would help. It would still handle weird with bias on the rear
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