Does anyone have them or heard anything about the GBC dirt Tamer radial tires. they are set up to be compaired to the big horn tires but are less $$$. whats the review on these tires

 

They are just a copy of the Maxxis Bighorn and sold at a cheaper price. The only difference is that
they are, NOT radials they are Bias Ply.

 

thanks, I looking at getting a set of big horns this week but I saw these Dirt Tamers and the $$$ is great. By the way whats the defference between radials they are Bias Ply. and is the big horn radials or Bias ply.

 

What’s the difference between radial tires and bias-ply tires?
The main difference between radials and bias-ply tires lies in their construction. Tires aren’t just toroidal balloons, they are reinforced with cords of steel or synthetic materials such as nylon or Aramid. In bias-ply tires, the fibers are wrapped in an X pattern between the beads; in radial tires, the fibers are wrapped perpendicular to the tread. Radial tires have more flexible sidewalls than bias-ply tires, and thus absorb road irregularities better and have a comparatively larger contact patch when leaned over. Because of the flexible nature of a radial, these offer higher mileage compared with a comparable bias-ply for a given rubber compound. Since they absorb small road irregularities better, they ride more comfortably and are less likely to be upset by groovy pavement.
While radial tires perform better than bias tires.......... http://www.timberwoof.com/motorcycle...intaining.html

b. Radial vs. Bias Ply - Until recently, the vast majority of ATV tires were all bias ply. Bias ply tires are constructed utilizing plies or belts (typically rubber-coated plies composed of textile cords, usually nylon) that run diagonally (usually 30 degrees) from one bead to the other. One ply is set on a bias in one direction, and succeeding plies are set alternately in opposing directions crossing each other. Bias-ply tires are typically less flexible than radials, but are typically tougher in construction than their radial brothers.

Radial tires are fairly recent entries in the ATV market, and are tires that are constructed in two parts. First, a single layer of rubber-coated steel cables arch from one bead to the other to form the tire casing. Second, numerous rubber-coated steel belts are placed in the crown, under the tread, to form a strong stabilizing unit. Radial construction makes the tire more flexible, which reduces rolling resistance and improves fuel economy.

What's the bottom line in selecting tire construction? Try and strike a good balance of ply ratings for your tire. Too great of a rating can, but not always, mean a stiffer, less pliable carcass. Too weak of a rating can, but not always, mean too soft of a carcass, and can also mean a weaker tire, one more susceptible to punctures. The jury is still out about the radial vs. bias ply tire construction. For now, we'll stick with the tried and true bias ply until we get some more experience with radial ATV tires...... http://www.4x4review.com/quads/tech/ATV-Tire-Tech.asp



I will definatly switch to radials next time I need tires

 

thanks, so you would go radial not bias