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TomT/Williamsburg · 10-01-2023, 01:56 PM

Diamond Back tires in their early years sold truck tires for classic cars. I have a set on 46 rims that have no sidewalk markings (the hot rod guys like that like me) and wear like iron. But, 6-ply tires are made for trucks and your ride will be affected. They do wear much better than classic tires that’s for sure …. I tend to run them a little soft for a better ride.

Presently Maxxis (sp?) makes the old Austone British taxicab tire - not cheap but they wear much better than a classic car tire and figuring the cost per mile, they are worth
the extra money ….

1952henry · 10-01-2023, 04:31 PM

No need to be concerned or confused about the term ply-rated. That has been around for decades. I remember seeing an even number followered by PR on tires of long-parked vehicles when I was a kid.

Mart · 10-02-2023, 05:16 AM

I've run 6 ply rated tyres on my lightweight roadster ever since I built it. They are ok but it is not built for comfort.

It is worth mentioning that the original poster Harold is not in the USA so directing him to WalMart is not particularly relevant.

Harold Degand · 10-02-2023, 05:41 AM

The Firestone in Europe cost 400€/ea !
I found two other tires, they are radial and not bias ply but are 12ply.

https://www.centralepneus.be/pneu-au.../?orderby=prix

itslow · 10-09-2023, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronn

I paid 55. each for mine from Walmart, for 15's. I believe they have a thicker sidewall then a reg tire, and therefore, should last a good long time.
my corvette will hardly be driven, let alone beat on. they are fine by me and give me

"the look" wo spending 250. per tire.

Im cheap too. dont feel bad...........

Sidewall thickness isn't going to play a roll in longevity.

As stated by others, trailer tires are designed for load capacity, hence the thicker sidewall. They aren't designed for power transfer (acceleration or braking) or handling (both wet and dry or at varying temperatures and speeds), hence the thicker sidewall and different tread shape. Most trailer tires are also only rated for 75 mph. That's freeway speed (or slower) in most states.

They don't belong on a passenger car.

ronn · 10-13-2023, 08:03 AM

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It is worth mentioning that the original poster Harold is not in the USA so directing him to WalMart is not particularly relevant.

Walmart is all over the world. Everything isnt just about the US.
My tires serve me fine. Some of you guys overthink a lot of things........

5851a · 10-13-2023, 09:19 AM

The Maxxis tire was made in Taiwan and had a better reputation than most of the Chinese may pops in the rv world. My trailer came with some no name Chinese tires, sun was only on them the short distances we traveled, covered the rest of the time. Couple thousand miles and 5 years later big bulges from the sidewalls. They were not overloaded, they just have a 5 year life.

10-01-2023, 01:56 PM	#21
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Cheap bias ply tires ? Diamond Back tires in their early years sold truck tires for classic cars. I have a set on 46 rims that have no sidewalk markings (the hot rod guys like that like me) and wear like iron. But, 6-ply tires are made for trucks and your ride will be affected. They do wear much better than classic tires that’s for sure …. I tend to run them a little soft for a better ride. Presently Maxxis (sp?) makes the old Austone British taxicab tire - not cheap but they wear much better than a classic car tire and figuring the cost per mile, they are worth the extra money …. __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU Last edited by TomT/Williamsburg; 10-01-2023 at 02:01 PM.

10-01-2023, 04:31 PM	#22
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,621	Re: Cheap bias ply tires ? No need to be concerned or confused about the term ply-rated. That has been around for decades. I remember seeing an even number followered by PR on tires of long-parked vehicles when I was a kid. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

10-02-2023, 05:16 AM	#23
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,759	Re: Cheap bias ply tires ? I've run 6 ply rated tyres on my lightweight roadster ever since I built it. They are ok but it is not built for comfort. It is worth mentioning that the original poster Harold is not in the USA so directing him to WalMart is not particularly relevant.

10-02-2023, 05:41 AM	#24
Harold Degand Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Belgium, West Europ Posts: 88	Re: Cheap bias ply tires ? The Firestone in Europe cost 400€/ea ! I found two other tires, they are radial and not bias ply but are 12ply. https://www.centralepneus.be/pneu-au.../?orderby=prix

10-13-2023, 08:03 AM	#26
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,800	Re: Cheap bias ply tires ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It is worth mentioning that the original poster Harold is not in the USA so directing him to WalMart is not particularly relevant. Walmart is all over the world. Everything isnt just about the US. My tires serve me fine. Some of you guys overthink a lot of things........

10-13-2023, 09:19 AM	#27
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,665	Re: Cheap bias ply tires ? The Maxxis tire was made in Taiwan and had a better reputation than most of the Chinese may pops in the rv world. My trailer came with some no name Chinese tires, sun was only on them the short distances we traveled, covered the rest of the time. Couple thousand miles and 5 years later big bulges from the sidewalls. They were not overloaded, they just have a 5 year life.