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Originally Posted by JohnLaVoy
We have the Excelsior radials on a couple of cars, there will be an article on them in the next issue of the Times. We really like them for ride and handling, plus you get a lot more miles out of a set than the other brands. The picture is on a 1929 Fordor with 21" wheels.
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John,
One issue I hope you'll address in your article is rim width. I believe MOdel A wheels are 3". Model A tires recommend 2.5" - 3.0". Coker's radials recommend 4" - 5". Is there a safety concern?
I originally was leaning toward the 500R19 because it seemed like it was the least risky in this regard, but I could find no references to satisfied users for that size and lots for the 550R19, so I crossed my fingers and went with the even more oversized ones. I'm surprised to see your use of the 550/600R21. Do they really clear under the fenders?
Another reason I liked the 19's, is they can be balanced with the usual clip on weights.