View Poll Results: How many plys do your tires have?
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How many Plys do your tires have?
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The original equipment BFG A/T's on Level II's have 3 sidewall plies, 5 plies under the tread, Load Range C.
On newer tires, the actual number of plies and the ply rating may not be the same. Regardless, a Ranger will ride harshly on 8-ply or 8-ply rated tires.
Look for Load Range C tires and stay away from Load Range E for a Ranger. I had a set of 8-ply rated E's that I used for awhile on a Ranger because I got them for free. I'll never do that again.
On newer tires, the actual number of plies and the ply rating may not be the same. Regardless, a Ranger will ride harshly on 8-ply or 8-ply rated tires.
Look for Load Range C tires and stay away from Load Range E for a Ranger. I had a set of 8-ply rated E's that I used for awhile on a Ranger because I got them for free. I'll never do that again.
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Bob is correct. And you poll is useless because it doesn't list the answers we need to click.
My MTZ's have 3 ply sidewalls and 5 ply treads just like the BFG's.
Most tires have 2 plies these days -- including most 15" offroading tires and many 16" and larger.
I can't click your poll sorry!
My MTZ's have 3 ply sidewalls and 5 ply treads just like the BFG's.
Most tires have 2 plies these days -- including most 15" offroading tires and many 16" and larger.
I can't click your poll sorry!
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you are getting all sorts or weird answers because there are two ratings of ply the sidewall and the tread.
i dont think you are getting your answers.
also that size you mentioned does it have a P or an LT in front of the size? P is for Passenger and LT is Light Truck. P is usually 2 ply sidewall and LT is 3 ply and on up.
i dont think you are getting your answers.
also that size you mentioned does it have a P or an LT in front of the size? P is for Passenger and LT is Light Truck. P is usually 2 ply sidewall and LT is 3 ply and on up.
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
BFG's are 6 and ride like a baby's ***...
my Cooper STT where 8 and didn't ride bad at all
i also keep all my tires around 33psi...
FYI also Bills dad (04lvl2) has 8 ply BFG 265x75x16 on his FX4 offroad and it rides fine...
my Cooper STT where 8 and didn't ride bad at all
i also keep all my tires around 33psi...
FYI also Bills dad (04lvl2) has 8 ply BFG 265x75x16 on his FX4 offroad and it rides fine...
are you sure that the tread isnt 8 ply and the sidewall is 3 or 4?
i think a lot of the ride conditions depend on the sidewall ply.
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I already have said it many times in many posts on tires, but some of you aren't receiving:
THE BIG NUMBERS ARE PLY "RATINGS" NOT THE ACTUAL PLIES.
Bob has tried to tell you this too. I hope he got though!
Not one of you with BFG's has "8 ply sidewalls", lol. They are 3 and are "rated" like OLDER tires (read, much older) that had 8 plies.
The reason is todays materials are stronger, and tire manufacturers didn't want long time users to think that because a tire had 2 or 3 plies it was weaker than tires that historically had 4 or whatever -- quite the opposite, they are actually stronger than the older tires while having fewer plies then the old ones, and more flexible.
So, anyone who says "my BFG's have 8 plies" doesn't know what they're talking about (ZACH!) and should pay closer attention.
THE BIG NUMBERS ARE PLY "RATINGS" NOT THE ACTUAL PLIES.
Bob has tried to tell you this too. I hope he got though!
Not one of you with BFG's has "8 ply sidewalls", lol. They are 3 and are "rated" like OLDER tires (read, much older) that had 8 plies.
The reason is todays materials are stronger, and tire manufacturers didn't want long time users to think that because a tire had 2 or 3 plies it was weaker than tires that historically had 4 or whatever -- quite the opposite, they are actually stronger than the older tires while having fewer plies then the old ones, and more flexible.
So, anyone who says "my BFG's have 8 plies" doesn't know what they're talking about (ZACH!) and should pay closer attention.
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I emailed General tire about this, since I couldnt find my answers anywhere. And yes Ne3lz, I understand what u mean about rated ply and actual ply. I think thats retarded, but if it works for them oh well.
http://www.generaltire.com/generator...nt_data_en.pdf
http://www.generaltire.com/generator...nt_data_en.pdf
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The plies will vary in number, both in the sidewall and under the tread. The tire may be made of different combinations of steel, polyester, nylon, aramid or whatever. The individual plies can also be made in different thicknesses without affecting their number.
Trying to use the number of plies to equate to a scale of relative durability, load capacity or ride quality would be a mistake. You would have better results if you simply compare the load ranges of the tires.
Be sure to also read any independent reviews of the tries that you are considering.
Trying to use the number of plies to equate to a scale of relative durability, load capacity or ride quality would be a mistake. You would have better results if you simply compare the load ranges of the tires.
Be sure to also read any independent reviews of the tries that you are considering.
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