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IROK question
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jrhxj1
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Posted: 11/01/08
10:05 AM
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What I'd like to know is if there is any performance differences in the Radial Irok and the bias ply Irok. I know the bias ply tires weigh less than the radials, and the tread pattern is slightly different, but how would a radial perform against a bias ply (of the same size), head to head?
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flnbar
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Posted: 11/02/08
01:51 PM
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found this link a while back while researching tires.
Radial vs bias ply
1998 Wrangler 2.5L 4cyl. 30x9.5 m/t tires, everything else stock, definite work in progress.
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Jp Editor
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Posted: 11/03/08
06:48 AM
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In an off-road Jeep application, the bias sidewall is always much stronger than the standard radial sidewall. So if you wheel in sharp rocks or heavily treed areas I'd recomend a bias tire or at least one of the performance off-road radials with 3 or more sidewall plys (BFG MT, Goodyear MT/R). But if you are simply looking for something to drive on the street and only plan on light off-roading, get the radial. Better mileage better wear.
The IROK radials are not as durable as the bias version.
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jrhxj1
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Posted: 11/03/08
11:33 AM
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That does answer my question. right on! What I may end up doing is buying the bias ply version and trailer them behind the Jeep when I need them to go wheeling. I've got a small utility trailer at home and was looking for something to do with it anyways. My 37" SSR's do fine on the highway, and have even done great offroad as well. Except for the cracks in the sidewall-I hate that. Thanks for the reply.
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Posted: 11/19/08
08:46 AM
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I don't understand your question, can you explain in details?
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