Drivetrain, Suspension & Tires Discussions on ATV drivetrain, suspension, and tires.

Radials on turf?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 1, 2005 | 10:36 PM
  #1  
Rubidude's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Pro Rider
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 443
Likes: 0
Default Radials on turf?

Just curious as to whether radials are any easier on turf than normal ply tires. Seems to me like they would chew it up more.
 
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 10:38 PM
  #2  
87250xman's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 566
Likes: 0
From: wilkes barre
Default Radials on turf?

If you went slow and didnt make any sharp corners they be all right.
 
Reply
Old May 2, 2005 | 09:19 AM
  #3  
MikeM's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 859
Likes: 0
Default Radials on turf?

my wetlands tires are as harsh on turf when turning as the stockers, maybe more so due to the extra tread height

so, I do not think radials are any easier when turning
 
Reply
Old May 2, 2005 | 11:33 AM
  #4  
Rubidude's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Pro Rider
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 443
Likes: 0
Default Radials on turf?

I didn't really think there would be. I was just curious. There really isn't a "turf friendly" tire out there that's much good for anything else. Not from what I've seen anyway. Thanks for the replies.
 
Reply
Old May 2, 2005 | 02:01 PM
  #5  
rancherripper88's Avatar
Trailblazer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Default Radials on turf?

what is a radial tire and how is it different?
 
Reply
Old May 2, 2005 | 04:58 PM
  #6  
MikeM's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 859
Likes: 0
Default Radials on turf?

bias plies are diagonal to the tread, radial plies are radial to the tread

go to howstuffworks.com for a more in-depth explanation
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ATVC Correspondent
Drivetrain, Suspension & Tires
2
Sep 30, 2015 01:37 AM
wcy2k400ex
Drivetrain, Suspension & Tires
2
Jan 31, 2001 08:56 PM
BLASTERMXRACER
Drivetrain, Suspension & Tires
10
Nov 5, 2000 04:51 PM
BUBBAG
Performance Mods and Project Quads
6
Sep 27, 2000 02:31 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:45 AM.