I agree with Richard. I do not think the radials have the correct look as far as the sidewall goes. And as far as handling is concerned, I have just returned from driving my '54 Packard on a 1200 mile trip, on bias ply tires, many times doing 70-75 mph. and I do not see a problem. I also have done 120mph. in our 57 Fury on bias ply and a 2 lane back road, I think she handled terrific. Paul A. Schmidt -----Original Message----- From: Richard Finch <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Monday, July 19, 1999 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [FWDLK] wheels >Radials on undamaged, structurally sound older rims will be fine. > >I'm new to the list, so this argument may have been discussed before... > >As to whether people should do it - that's another question. Just wanted to >say that while I agree that radials enable our older cars to corner better, >wander less and even brake better when rapid stopping is required, I would >never put radials on any MoPar made before 1965. I draw the line at Engel's >Chrysler restyle - my personal decision - and radials look fine on my '65. >To hell with the safety aspect, ForwardLook, and older, look silly with >radials! The cars don't sit right. > >Of course, I know that the right look is only a knuckle bar & new set of >tyres away should a car change hands - so I'm not going to have a hernia >over it. > >Richard. > |