Re: [Chrysler300] Regarding Tires For My "F"

[Tony Rinaldi <awrdoc@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Mike,

My car is the same height with the new Coker radials as it was with the
9:00x14 Goodrich bias ply white wall tires.

Some rather esteemed members of the Club measured original Blue Streaks vs
the Coker radials and they compared well. (Please guys help me out here)

There is a considerable difference between 9:50 and 9:00x 14 BP tires in
height.

Bottom line, please do not disseminate wrong information regarding any
alleged drop in height with 235/75R14 radials on our letter cars. There are
at least 100+ members who bought these Coker radial tires and I have not
heard any complaints. To my face that is.

It was thru the efforts of this Club, in cooperation with Coker, that you
have a decision to make. We pre sold 100 sets of 5 to get the project done

Whatever that may be is your choice. Safety is mine. The current bias ply
repops wander all over the road but if you have a ³trailer queen² your
hauling vehicle will have RADIALS. The bias ply tires skid over the new
stripings on the road and God forbid if you have to travel over tracks in
cities like Philadelphia.

Tony
300-F Conv¹t


From: Michael Reed <mrreed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 09:56:31 -0400
To: Tony Rinaldi <awrdoc@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Regarding Tires For My "F"

Hi Tony --
 
Thanks for your comments -- sincerely. I've read literally hundreds of
comments by owners of full-size cars from the late 50's to 1970 vintage on
the debate, and there certainly isn't agreement on any aspect of bias-ply
vs. radials -- with one single exception, that radials are (by design)
safer. But that isn't too say, according to opinion, that bias-plies aren't
safe enough for pleasure driving.
 
The overwhelming consensus is that radials ride better at speeds over 35
mph, and from a bit to quite a bit harsher under 35. The consensus was that
steering was better with the radials (as long as the toe-in is reduced to
zero).
 
My "F" currently has Delta J78 x 14's with 1-1/4" WSWs. I prefer the
narrower WWs appearance. I just don't happen to like the looks of 2-1/2" or
wider whitewalls on this particular car (maybe it's the color of the car?).
Generally, I try to keep the car as original as possible, but..... I won't
be entering it in any concours, so that isn't a consideration. I just want
it to look the best it can look -- to me. The Coker radials are available in
1" and 2.5" WWs, while the bias-ply tires are available in 1" and 2.25"
widths, so going wide there is only a 1/4" difference.
 
I don't think one tire size, 9.00 - 9.50, is of significance to the
discussion. I did go back and check the calculations, and you are right --
Coker P235/75R14's won't lower the "F" by 2-1/2". But.... they would lower
it by 1-1/2", and the overall diameter would be almost 2" smaller. You can
check the specs out yourself on Coker's spec sheets. Radials "squat" about
an inch more than bias-ply tires, which accounts for 2/3 of the ride-height
difference.
 
I still haven't made my absolute decision yet. Cost is not one of the
factors, as their isn't really enough difference in the price of radials vs.
bias-ply to be of concern to me.
 
Decisions, decisions.......
 
Again, thanks for your thoughts.
 
Mike in Still-No-Spring-Yet-In-Michigan....
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
>  
> From:  Tony Rinaldi <mailto:awrdoc@xxxxxxxxx>
>  
> To: Michael Reed <mailto:mrreed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>  ; Chrysler 300 Club
> <mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>  
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 17:40
>  
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Regarding  Tires For My "F"
>  
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> Certainly, you are entitled to your  opinion but you just mixed up apples and
> oranges. Imperials took 9:50 - not  9:00 bias ply tires like our ³F²s.
> 
> Your statement below would make one  think that the Coker 235/75R14 radials
> will lower your ³F² by 2 1/2  inches.
> 
> This is not true. There is no loss in vehicle height. That  would not be true
> with an Imperial.
> 
> Also, my vehicle does not have a  harsher ride at low speeds and the steering
> is exceptional.
> 
> Enjoy the  narrow white walls!
> 
> Tony Rinaldi,
> 300-F  Conv¹t
> 
> 




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