Cross ply tires have advantages such as better load-carrying capacity, stronger sidewalls, and more resistance to punctures compared to radial tires.
Cross ply tires have advantages over radial tires in terms of better load-carrying capacity, improved resistance to punctures, and a smoother ride due to their stiffer sidewalls.
Cross-ply tires have advantages over radial tires in terms of better load-carrying capacity, improved puncture resistance, and lower cost.
To determine if your tires are radial or cross ply, check the sidewall markings. Radial tires typically have "RADIAL" or "R" in the size designation, while cross ply tires may have "B" for bias or lack the radial designation altogether. Additionally, radial tires have a more flexible sidewall and a flatter tread profile, whereas cross ply tires usually have a more rounded profile and stiffer sidewalls. Inspecting the tire's construction can also reveal its type, as radial tires have layers of fabric running perpendicular to the tread, while cross ply tires have layers that crisscross.
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You should get radial tires because if you go to www.mud-throwers.com it lists all of the disadvantages and advantages. So you should spend a little more money on the radial tires.
No, do not mix bias tires with radial tires.
Radial tires are better for freeway/street driving. They grip the pavement better and have better gas mileage. Cross ply tires are good for off-roading and any other kind of rough travelling.
Radial tiers have a lower rolling resistance than previous types of tire Resistance is energy, in tires resistance creates heat. Radial tires construction and the materials they are made of create less heat and roll easier. And if you need a more detailed explanation you need to look at Bias Ply tires (called Cross Ply in some countries) and Radial tires to see why it makes a difference
Compared to previous versions of tires, radial tires have less rolling friction or less friction with the road while in motion. The result of this is that the tires are generally quieter when driving on the road than the previous version and also allow for better fuel economy.
Unless the tires are directional (indicated by an arrow on the sidewall), radial tires can be cross rotated. On FWD vehicles the front tires are moved straight back and the rear tires are crossed to the front. On RWD vehicles the rear tires are moved straight to the front and the front tires are crossed to the rear.
manufacturing process of bias & radial tires
Bias ply Tires (called cross ply in the UK) due to the construction of the internal belts actually had the trad squirm as the tire went around. Radial tire construction corrects this problem. Radial tires are also made of more advanced "Rubber" compounds that wear better