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Old 08-31-2019, 09:43 AM   #9
JOHN CT
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Default Re: Buying radial tires

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Originally Posted by duke36 View Post
Suggest inquiring from the vendor what the tires' cord material is and where made. There's debate whether radials add any benefit for the stock Model A wheels and at lower speeds driven vs. polyester cord tires. Beware the low cost (Vietnam made ) tires are usually made with nylon bias cord.
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Originally Posted by jhowes View Post
duke, I thought that nylon cord was the prefered cord. If not what should one look for?? Jack
I always pick up my tires for my antiques in Hershey. This way I can ask questions like where they are made and made with. Also I can see them before I purchase them. I’ll hate like hell if I have them shipped home and I don’t like them. I can be stuck with them.
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