Re: [MV] Radials on Splits/Tubes

ET Lance-Gómez (etlance@execpc.com)
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 19:12:20 -0500

Not "firsthand" experience, but my understanding is that due to the design
of radials that causes them to flex, that this causes much more heating than
in a bias-ply tire. The tube cannot take the heat and eventually fails.
TED

David P. Dusenbury wrote:

> Found a deal (FREE! :-O) on a set of P235/85R16s from 3/4 ton
> trailers. These are pretty much new tires. Thinking about putting them
> on my M715, for the time being, until I'm ready to part with bigger
> money. I know, they are 32 vs. 34", but will do for now.
>
> Whats the deal with heat buildup running tubes in radials?? Do the
> tubes fail? Tires? Anybody with firsthand experience??
>
> Thanks,
>
> DP

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