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denis4x4 · 10-17-2018, 09:07 AM

As I stated in my original post, I had the Excelsior bias tires and replaced them with the radials. Mine are 16" and I've zero issues with either style. For the record, I'm not running the radial tubes. Can't help but wonder if the storage of the car with lower than called for tire pressure may have contributed to his problems. Tire wear in the photo looks like an alignment issue. Finally, when I have my wheels balanced, I also have the brake drums balanced separately and then as a total unit. This means that I have to install the wheels on specific drums and indexed to the studs.

These tires are mounted on my A powered hot rod and have been used for hill climbs, tours, dyno runs and higher than normal speeds.

There has to be more to the story.

10-17-2018, 09:07 AM	#36
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,312	Re: Excelsior Radial Tires As I stated in my original post, I had the Excelsior bias tires and replaced them with the radials. Mine are 16" and I've zero issues with either style. For the record, I'm not running the radial tubes. Can't help but wonder if the storage of the car with lower than called for tire pressure may have contributed to his problems. Tire wear in the photo looks like an alignment issue. Finally, when I have my wheels balanced, I also have the brake drums balanced separately and then as a total unit. This means that I have to install the wheels on specific drums and indexed to the studs. These tires are mounted on my A powered hot rod and have been used for hill climbs, tours, dyno runs and higher than normal speeds. There has to be more to the story. __________________ No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!