| quabbinman | -- 01-18-2011 @ 6:26 AM |
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My 36 2dr slant has 6 x 16 tires "Rayon" ...is there a modern radial tire available...would like to have a smoother safer tire combo...Appreciate any thoughts on this...
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| ole_Bill | -- 01-18-2011 @ 6:38 AM |
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Coker Tire in Chattanooga has these tires in stock in black or white wall. They are expensive but everyone I've talked to, including Mr. Coker hisself (Honest Charley is also a Coker family business) say they greatly inprove ride quality. They also sell a 6.5x16 tire which fits stock rims. This message was edited by ole_Bill on 1-18-11 @ 6:40 AM
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| supereal | -- 01-18-2011 @ 9:50 AM |
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Be aware that radial tires have less sidewall rigidity than the bias ply variety. If you have any play in the steering system, it will be magnified. Radials are almost always tubeless, and old wheels may not hold air due to erosion of the beads and/or leaks where the rim is attached to the center. In that case, a tube is required, partially negating the radial advantage. The set of bias ply Coker tires on my '47 were a big improvment in ride and handling, and have almost no flat spotting, as did the earlier tires.
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| quabbinman | -- 01-19-2011 @ 5:29 AM |
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Thank you for the info...
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| JM | -- 01-23-2011 @ 8:04 AM |
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I use both Diamondback and Coker radials, with tubes rated for radial tires, on my '35's. They greatly improved the driving and handling performance on my cars. I have not had any of the problems that others have mentioned. I drive all over the country with these cars. JM
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