Plan on replacing my 2010 Goodyear Marathons 215/75R14 on my 2007 TM2619 sometime this year. Been reading the various threads on tires and have noticed there is not a lot of discussion about using bias tires. Has anybody have any experience using a bias tire instead of a radial on their TM? The main reason I got my eye on a bias tire is since the sidewall is stronger/stiffer that it might not do the amount of damage to the TM that a radial tire does if it blows out. Thoughts? Has anybody even had a blowout on a bias tire with their TM?
Here is one bias tire I was specifically looking at:
http://www.kendatire.com/en/specialt...loadstar-k550/
Kenda Tires - Loadstar K550 ST215/75D14
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One additional point I have in reading the tire threads is that some have upgraded their 14" tires from Load Range C (1870lbs) to Load Range D (2000+ lbs). My stock rims on my 2619 have a max weight stamped on them of 1870lbs (Load Range C). Unless the rims are upgraded too, why mount a tire that exceeds the weight capacity of the rim? I'd rather have the tire fail than the rim. Besides my axle is limited to 3640lbs (TM Spec) or 3500lbs (Dexter Spec). Either way, the axle will max out before the 14" Load Rance C tire or rim will. Then there is the issue/risk of using a rim limited to 1870lbs @50psi being able to handle a 30% increase in psi (50psi to 65psi) to get the Load Range D tire to produce its Load Range D. Test Pilot!
215/75D14 Bias Trailer Tires
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