Can Radial And Bias Ply Tires Be Mixed On A Trailer?

Updated 04/28/2021 | Published 04/26/2021

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Loadstar ST205/75D15 Trailer Tire with White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2

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$136.75

Tamarack ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/15" Silver Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR C - Bead Balanced

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$170.93

Question:

Can a flat st205/75R15 tire be replaced by a st205/75015 tire ?

asked by: Cristian

Expert Reply:

It is not recommended to mix bias ply and radial tires, so you would not want to use the Loadstar ST205/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire w/ 15" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # AM3S640DX to replace a flat ST205/75R15 tire.

Bias ply and radial tires track and perform differently which can cause an unstable ride, and can wear tires quicker.

I recommend going with the Castle Rock ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Silver Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # LHACK121 which has a similar white wheel with the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern, but uses a radial tire.

I included a video of the # LHACK121 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C