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jerry grayson · 03-05-2016, 02:56 PM

Yes,there is a good reason to use replacement wheels. This car is a Crestliner and has full cover hubcaps. The use of original wheels with radial tires will not keep the caps on.
The wheels will flex enough so that caps will not stay on. I have seen this myself. Wheels designed for radial tires are designed a little different so that the caps stay on. If you loose one of these caps you are looking at big bucks.

03-05-2016, 02:56 PM	#5
jerry grayson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta area Posts: 833	Re: Radial tires for 50 Two door Yes,there is a good reason to use replacement wheels. This car is a Crestliner and has full cover hubcaps. The use of original wheels with radial tires will not keep the caps on. The wheels will flex enough so that caps will not stay on. I have seen this myself. Wheels designed for radial tires are designed a little different so that the caps stay on. If you loose one of these caps you are looking at big bucks.