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2wdBlazer · 09-03-2003, 08:34 PM

All I have seen are about $300 per tire new. Are there any OFF-brands out there cheaper? I do not care what the tread pattern is, the truck is mainly for looks.

BTW: What are the advantages to getting a Radial vs Bias Ply?

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-04-2003, 05:05 AM

As I know it, a radial runs better on the road, a bias ply tends to wander and follow crackes in the road. A bias ply typical is better off-road, aired-down for rocks, sand, etc... I believe the largest radial is 38" but it's been awhile since I really looked. I know a local tire dealer (Tread Quarters) had Gran Prix non-directional tires (like ground hogs) in sizes up to 38" that were bias ply for under $200 a tire.
Also larger bias ply tires are prone to get flat spots from sitting over night they smooth out after you get down the road a ways.

2wdBlazer · 09-06-2003, 03:47 PM

I ended up going with a 38x15.50 Pernelli Jones DIrt Grabber. Its a radial and rides very nice. Supposedly good in the mud. We will see.

09-03-2003, 08:34 PM	#1
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Need help finding 38-40 tires. All I have seen are about $300 per tire new. Are there any OFF-brands out there cheaper? I do not care what the tread pattern is, the truck is mainly for looks. BTW: What are the advantages to getting a Radial vs Bias Ply? __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

09-04-2003, 05:05 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	As I know it, a radial runs better on the road, a bias ply tends to wander and follow crackes in the road. A bias ply typical is better off-road, aired-down for rocks, sand, etc... I believe the largest radial is 38" but it's been awhile since I really looked. I know a local tire dealer (Tread Quarters) had Gran Prix non-directional tires (like ground hogs) in sizes up to 38" that were bias ply for under $200 a tire. Also larger bias ply tires are prone to get flat spots from sitting over night they smooth out after you get down the road a ways. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-06-2003, 03:47 PM	#3
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	I ended up going with a 38x15.50 Pernelli Jones DIrt Grabber. Its a radial and rides very nice. Supposedly good in the mud. We will see. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.



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