That's a very interesting story in its own right, but it also relates to an interesting decision for me. Like most 300 owners, I would like to enjoy the handling and safety benefits of radial tire construction. However, my 300 F had an almost brand new set of wide white bias plys put on it just before I bought it. I've been agonizing over whether it is worth the expense to replace them. Part of my theory on not replacing them is that they were good enough back when the car was in production, so even though I'm sure radials would be an improvement (and probably a significant one), it might be something I can hold off on until the current tires need replacement. Hearing about someone tearing around at 135 MPH on country roads with bias plys "back in the day" helps convince me that I can probably do without the radials for a while. Thanks for the story--fascinating history. Shannon In a message dated 5/18/2012 10:09:03 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: lifter motor. Hindsight is a terrible thing and it causes great moments of anguish. As in [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or go to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join and select the "Leave Group" button For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylangYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: Chrysler300-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Chrysler300-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/