The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk Another radial vs bias wheel thread.

One last post from me on the subject. I just got a reply from Coker to my querry. It's posted below verbatum:

Vehicles designed for bias ply tires may drive considerable different with radial tires. Older wheels that were designed for bias ply tires may crack if used with modern radials. Use caution by inspecting your wheels on a regular basis. Radial tires exert more force on the wheels than bias ply tires and can cause them to flex. The flexing can lead to metal fatigue, cracks and breakage. However, the most common effect of the rim flexing we see is the wheel cover sliding on the rim or popping off. We suggest a detailed inspection of your rims and that you replace any suspect rims with modern reproductions if you plan on using radial tires.

Sincerely,

Jess Hoodenpyle





Jess Hoodenpyle

Customer Service Manager

Coker Tire Co.

1-800-251-6336