Tyres (yet again) - X-Ply to Radial switch?

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Just noticed that my bike original spec is for X-ply tyres and that's what appears to be fitted. However, I've heard good things about the radial alternatives.

So is there any safety or handling issues in fitting radials if the original spec says x-ply?

Any advice welcome. Thanks
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Hi

Not much, but check you really can get appropriate size radials, and avoid mixing them (and a radial front with a cross ply rear is illegal).

All the best

Keith
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Map, what bike is it?

Also my take on things is if it ain't broke don't fix it, also bike manufacturers spend millions on bike design and use the tyres they think are suitable for the job in hand.

I personally see no benefit over Radials to Cross Ply's other than the extra cost that Radial tyres normally carry with them and the slightly wider tyre choice, but dependant on the bike this maybe miniscule.

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[TOM M]

whats the difference between the two?
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