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CarlG · 07-01-2016, 01:28 PM

Henry (HL Chauvin) suggested I post the preliminary results of my new Model A Radial Tires:

I only have about 100 miles on my new Radial tires, but OH, MY, what a difference. Our paved roads here in Alaska are quite rutted unless they were freshly paved in the last year or so. With the bias tires, it was quite difficult to keep it in a straight line. The new Radials pay no attention to the ruts and truck along like they weren't there.

FWIW, I put 5.50R19 Excelsior Stahl Sport Radials, along with the Radial tubes offered by Coker, and Counteract balancing beads in the tubes (4oz). While I was at it, I had the wheels powder coated, new stainless hubcaps and lug nuts (with washers).

More to follow after I have a few more miles on them.

07-01-2016, 01:28 PM	#1
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Model A Radial Tires Henry (HL Chauvin) suggested I post the preliminary results of my new Model A Radial Tires: I only have about 100 miles on my new Radial tires, but OH, MY, what a difference. Our paved roads here in Alaska are quite rutted unless they were freshly paved in the last year or so. With the bias tires, it was quite difficult to keep it in a straight line. The new Radials pay no attention to the ruts and truck along like they weren't there. FWIW, I put 5.50R19 Excelsior Stahl Sport Radials, along with the Radial tubes offered by Coker, and Counteract balancing beads in the tubes (4oz). While I was at it, I had the wheels powder coated, new stainless hubcaps and lug nuts (with washers). More to follow after I have a few more miles on them. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club