8 ply ST vs 10 ply Radial ST

Charmer88
Reg. Feb 2007

Posted 2010-05-25 1:11 PM (#120547)
Subject: 8 ply ST vs 10 ply Radial ST

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I bought my trailer with Passenger tires and I need to replace them. I called my farm store and they said they had 8 ply ST's or the 10 ply radial. I need height and can't really put 16 inch rims on this older trailer. Will the radial have softer sidewalls? Or do I need the 8 ply ST tire. I think the radial is an ST also. Any help is appreciated.

It's for an older Wrangler 2 horse Gooseneck.

Thank you. Ms K

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hogtownboss
Reg. Sep 2008

Posted 2010-05-25 2:08 PM (#120551 - in reply to #120547)
Subject: RE: 8 ply ST vs 10 ply Radial ST

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Originally written by Charmer88 on 2010-05-25 1:11 PM

It's for an older Wrangler 2 horse Gooseneck.

Thank you. Ms K

In my opinion if they have the 10 ply tires that will fit your wheels I would buy them. The 10 ply tires are are much better for trailers this size.

In my opinion.

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gard
Reg. Aug 2007

Posted 2010-05-25 4:08 PM (#120556 - in reply to #120547)
Subject: RE: 8 ply ST vs 10 ply Radial ST

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I agree with HTB. If you can get a 10 ply tire, do it. In 15" sizes, my favourite "trailer" tires, truck LTs, are usually only available in the lower ratings. Otherwise I would recommend them instead.

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Charmer88
Reg. Feb 2007

Posted 2010-05-26 12:01 PM (#120604 - in reply to #120547)
Subject: RE: 8 ply ST vs 10 ply Radial ST

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Thank you both. I will get the 10 ply tires.

Ms K

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