I found that nothing would keep my truck tracking straight until I put on
radials.
I used to get nervous when another vehicle approached on a bumpy back road
because
I never knew where my truck would be going or if I could correct it in time. 235
75 15's are about the right dia. but required some armstrong steering when
parking. I found a pair of R7.00 15's at a junkyard, they look great and
solved
the armstrong steering problem. Trouble is I can't find them new anywhere.
Bottom line is I will put up with armstrong steering for the benefits in
handling
any day.
Grant 50 3100
TomGreer@aol.com 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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