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patmodela

10-13-2020 @ 8:02 PM

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I HAVE A 1953 FORD WOULD RADIAL TIRES BE A GOOD CHOICE OR THE BIAS PLY AND WHY

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10-14-2020 @ 3:49 AM

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Hi....My 51 Ford coupe has radial whitewalls. They were on the car when I purchased it. No problems. With todays paved roads and higher speeds, I much prefer radial tires. I run mine at 35 psi. BT

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10-14-2020 @ 7:18 AM

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I have bias tires on my ‘38 wagon and had them on my ‘47 Willys “tin woodie” - all I can say is that they have a mind of their own, requiring driver vigilance regarding actual versus intended trajectory at anything over 30 mph. If you want originality, then consider bias; if you want to drive at anything close to modern highway speeds, go with radials. The good news is that many historically correct tires can be sourced in either form.

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10-14-2020 @ 7:56 AM

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Jacques 1960, If you are having problems steering your car at speeds over 30MPH, you should have your front end alignment checked after you check it for worn parts. I have been driving my 40 Mercury with bias ply tires, for over 40 years at highway speeds on all kinds of roads. The steering is not like a modern rack and pinion, but I do not have to worry about staying in my lane or spend a lot of effort to stay there.

Check for worn drag link and tie rod ends, check for worn king pins check for worn rubber ball for the radius rods. Whe all of these are in good condition, set the toe in to 1/32"-1/16". I like to have it closer to 1/32" with bias ply tires.

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10-14-2020 @ 9:01 AM

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I echo Tom's response. I have 600:16 bias on my '46 Coupe, and drive at highway speeds as well. The only time I have to be "up on the wheel" a bit, is on a windy day that is gusting. I think the issue there is more related to the height of the car and transverse springs, allowing the wind to caused the car to roll sideways a bit each time a gust hits.

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10-14-2020 @ 9:23 AM

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On it ! Thank you both

henlinee

10-15-2020 @ 11:10 AM

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I have two 35s and a 53 all use radial work very well .highly r recommended. them

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10-17-2020 @ 11:54 AM

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I will suggest that you try to change a rear tire, and then decide what to use. I own A 1950 sedan,with radials,(they were on the car when I bought it) and I must take the shackles off and drop the rear end to clear the wheel well, to change a rear tire. I do have 3 in. drop springs. I do not know if this is the reason for the clearance issue. Good luck and make a wise decision.

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10-17-2020 @ 3:27 PM

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Radials are by for the best choice. My opinion is to buy modern radials not "show car" tires. If you can be happy with black sidewall tires, I have found that Goodyear Assurance All-Season Tires work well. The best size to use on my '53 Ford is 205/75R15. If you go with a size larger than the 205/75 you will have trouble mounting them on the rear of the car due to clearance issues with the top of the wheel opening.

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10-18-2020 @ 8:42 AM

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The full wheel covers do not like to stay on the Ford wheels with radial tires. Ken36 says to use metal valve stems to solve the problem. That may work, but there is a problem with where the tire puts stress on the wheel, that I believe may also be a cause of the wheel cover failure.

I have bias ply tires on both of my cars due to the cost of the whitewall radials and I have problems keeping my Lincoln wheel covers on as well. I don't drive either car enough to justify the extra cost. I have to replace the tires because of age, not wear.

Tom

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