Choosing Between Radial and Bias Ply 4.80-12 Tires for Highway and Off-Road

Updated 12/29/2020 | Published 12/24/2020

Question:

Im building a tear camper and I do have a question. I will be driving off road with the camper somewhat however most of the driving will probably be on highway and dirt road usage. My question is do I stick with a radial tire or should I go with a bias ply? I already have the 4.80x12 rims so this is a good option to save me a little money just trying to decide which tire to go with? Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C Item # TT48012C Or Taskmaster 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C Item # TTWSF48012C

asked by: Johnathan H

Expert Reply:

The radial tire will run cooler with prolonged use on the highway so if this is going to make up the majority of the use then that is what I recommend using. The greatest chance for failure will be out on the highway as pressure and temperatures build due to the prolonged use so the radial is the clear favorite. It's not out of the ordinary for trailers to spend most of their time out on the highway and then some off-roading when they get to the campsite so radials, the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire part # TT48012C will be best.

expert reply by: Conner L