Advantages of Bias vs. Radial OTR Tires

American Tire Corporation supplies mining industries two types of tires for OTR applications – Radial and Bias.

There are many differences in the construction of these two types of tires. Each construction has advantages in certain applications:
  Bias Tire's Advantage Radial Tire's Advantage
Vehicle Steadiness +  
Cut Resistance - Sidewall +  
Reparability +  
Self Cleaning +  
Recycling +  
Free from Environmental Pollution +  
Cut Resistance - Tread  

+
Traction   +
Heat Resistance   +
Wear Resistance   +
Flotation   +
Fuel Economy   +
    +
Bias Tire

 		 Radial Tire

 
Bias OTR Tire Advantages:

1. Greater vehicle steadiness with lower deflection

2. Greater cut resistance on the sidewall

3. Cuts are easier to repair

4. Improved self-cleaning on clay soil

5. 100% recycled

6. 100% free from environmental pollution

 Radial OTR Tire Advantages:

1. Greater traction off-the-road

2. Better suited for higher speeds

3. Longer service life

4. Improved riding comfort

5. Greater puncture resistance in the tread area