Re: IML: Bias vs Radials

["Klebert L. Hall" <swampyankee@xxxxxxx>]

>Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:13:08 -0800 (PST)
>From: Rob Goodyear <rob1964cc@xxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: IML
>
>Why not throw in my two cents.
>
>I have had the front-end completely rebuilt and shocks
>replaced (new KYB) on my 64 crown coupe.  I have been
>running on a new, matched set of Goodyear radial tires
>for about 4 years (2-3K miles at most).  Overall, the
>ride is harsh and not as soft as the ride was when I
>bought the crown with bias ply tires.  The
>handling/cornering, however, is perfect.

   At what tire pressure were you running the bias plies, and at what
pressure are you running the radials?

   My two cents on this boils down to: radials are probably a better choice
if you drive the car _a lot_ . If you don't drive it much, and originality
is your primary concern, then the bias tires are likely the way to go.

     -Kle.
     '69 Crown 4DHT




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