When I got my TF Suburban, it had 4 different kinds of bias ply tires on it so
the first thing I did was put a set of radials on it using the original
wheels. They were just normal 15-in truck radials. It handled and tracked
just fine.
I've heard via this list that you should avoid wide radials and/or nonstock
offset wheels on the stock suspension.
Mark Noakes
58/56 Suburban
Knoxville, TN
In a message dated 3/12/99 12:11:57 PM, you wrote:
<<Any ADvice on what tires to put on my '49 3100?
I had bias ply tires, they were old and had the typical "flat spot" that would
warm up after driving about ten miles. After painting my wheels, I was
planning on changing to radials this weekend, but a friend advised that the
radials will be much harder to turn at low speeds on "that old truck". I'd
like to get the handling and ride benefit from radials, but am I going to be
sweating every time I parallel park?
Thanks for whatever wisdom you can offer.
Tom
'49 3100 delux>>
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