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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Are any of you guys running radials on your trailers?
Benefits/drawbacks?
I need new tires and don't know what to buy...
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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mine came with radials
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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I just replaced all four and put on radials. it was only about 6 bucks more per tire i think and they have a higher load rating and are supposed to wear better. I was hoping for better mpg but seems the same. I would still get them as my bias ones looked weird. Probably overkill for the open trailer but as many miles as I put on that thing it was not that big a deal to spend that.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Edgar, what size, same as the bias ply? 15inch?
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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oh now that is a tricky question...I think they are 16's. Too dark out for me to check.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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I dunno if this helps much, but my enclosed has radials. Just a guess that radials give a better ride and more stable?

Trail America ST Radial
205/75/R15

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