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Paul Contorno (hasd a service station on 8th Ave North for many years) with Canon Hydrostik, in Birmingham, AL [ATTACH]
I just bought a 33 Chevy coach and the VIN Plate is missing or I can't find it (maybe lost during previous paint job ?) . I have the title with...
I have experienced rim flex from the extra lateral force created by radials on older steel wheels. My 1953 Pontiac would regularly throw the...
Has anyone converted their original wire wheel from 6 x 5.5 to 5 x 4.75 by welding in 5 x 4.75 centers from another wheel. I really would like...
I have just acquired a 1933 Chevy Eagle coach. I want to convert to hydraulic brakes (drum or disc) but leave everything else original for a...
What about the Coker bias look radials - look good but too pricey for me.
Is that because they don't have radials in the size you want ?
Perhaps you have never changed an old car from bias to radial tires, I have many times,. the first was on my 1953 Ford anniversary edition,...
It appears you get frustrated participating in constructive research but your second sentence seems to be spot on, you just didn't advise the D...
You have completed my research - I was hopeful for radial construction. Thanks for the VERY helpful, constructive info ! ! ! Now I am back to the...
Not looking for savings. just replacing bias ply with the only radial that matches the dimensions closely.
"I have a pet hate for the habit of taking purpose for a physical characteristic. What a thing is meant for doesn't really tell me what it's good...
Thank you for your correct analysis :) It is now 12 volt, does that qualify ? But is your street rod with Radial Tires - "Traditional" ????? :)
Info on it's tire service description 107m https://simpletire.com/learn/tire-buying-guides/tire-service-description
On the sidewall of every tire, you'll find one of these speed rating codes: M – Up to 81 mph. N – Up to 87 mph. P – Up to 93 mph. Q – Up to 99...
I I have the 165/80R15 on my 63 Volvo PV544 (standard tire for the Volvo). Unfortunately much to short (2-3 ") for my 33 Chevy 5.25-18. The...
Nope, just thinking it out with the help of open minded thinkers :) Looking for ways to shoot down the idea but the fact that the automakers and...
AGREED ! ! Completely different specs than the DOT approved "Temporary Spare".
I bet it was the "Temporary Spare" that you bought.
I messaged Fleetside66 on here, he did have them on his Model A pickup. he said they worked great (his were used tires still on the spare tire...
That is to save money, weight and space - I found out my wife's Buick TourX wagon had no spare after a blowout and had to be towed by AAA. I then...
yep :)
Excelsior bias tire specs [ATTACH]
Street rodding has always been about testing the limits - otherwise we would all drive mini-vans.
Specs for the temp spare - rated over 2100 lbs per tire at 60 psi :) [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Pretty much the same tread contact pattern as the 5.25-18 since the tread width is the same (about 4"). I think the tread...
Who would leave their 33 Chevy in the sun for years ?? :)
I don't think trailer tires come in 5.25-18 :)
I think driving an all stock 33 Chevy on any road is equivalent to a death wish :)
Pretty much the same tread contact pattern as the 5.25-18 since the tread width is the same (about 4"). I think the tread pattern on the Falken...
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