Regarding radial tires on your Plymouth...... I had radials on my '57
Belvedere for the first few years I drove the car, then replaced with
the original 7.50x14's..... and it was like the difference between night
and day. The car felt so much better with the original tires.....
steered much easier (no power steering).
By the way, many thanks on responses on stuck engine. Have removed
crankshaft and only two pistons were stuck. Only one remains, but have
that cylinder soaking in brake fluid even as we speak. I'm sure I will
have more questions in the long journey to returning a survivor to the
road!!
Steve
Mike Sealey wrote:
> --- PlymouthV8@AOL.COM wrote:
> > .
> > I was thinking about putting radials on, maybe....
> > maybe not. I got an alignment and some new
> > shocks... Should I do radials or stick to the
> > 710-15 size that I got on now? Either way I
> > need new tires...
> >
> > 1: What year did Chrysler start putting radials on
> > it's cars?
>
> Guessing around '73-'74.
>
> > 2: Will my 1955 Plymouth HubCaps fit on late '60s
> > rims?
>
> I guess so, the '55 Ply wheelcovers made a comeback on
> the '68 Dodge Adventurer pickup...
>
> > 3: Will radials fit in my size-limited wheel well
> > (its kinda narrow)
>
> The big question is width. Something that ends in
> "85R15" should be just fine. Something ending in
> "78R15" or "70R15" will probably also fit but will be
> noticeably wider.
>
> > Anyone have any experience with radials on the our
> > cars???
>
> I ran radials on my '59 DeSoto and was quite happy,
> but that's a different front end than your '55...
>
> =====
> Mike Sealey, San Francisco CA
> '57 Plymouth Sport Suburban
>
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