I have a pretty good deal in the works for a set of set of 1998 rims
and tires off of a Tahoe. What should I consider?
Bert
> From: MarkNoakes@aol.com
> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 18:01:39 EST
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Tires: Bias ply vs. Radial?
> Reply-to: MarkNoakes@aol.com
> 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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