Re: Bias Ply tires vs radials on the street?
I think the Pure Stock and Stock Appearing cars say a LOT about the bias-plys of today. Think those tires don't see some abuse? Huge burnouts, followed by speeds over 125mph on some cars? In fact, we've had the same Polys on our Camaro for 6 years now, and have had ZERO problems with them. And, in that time frame, we've not only driven the car on the street to cruises/shows, but made well over 100 passes at the drag strip, each beginning with a HUGE burnout. And I'm not even gonna mention some of the crap I've seen dad pull in front of the shop or in parking lots with them[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]!
As for a radial blowing out, this spring I had one come apart on me on the 4-lane with 18 wheelers beside and behind me, and a friend had one let go while towing his L-78 Chevelle. Kind of an eery feeling...
I'm sure the bias tires fail as well, but radials aren't without fault. Need I even say the word "Firestone"?? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]
So, guess which I recommend!
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