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bookbinder · 01-24-2013, 08:10 PM

I need some feed back on using radial tires on a stock 32 truck it has the stock brakes friends suggest not to use radial I would like some feed back or personnel experiences thanks

Jim Parker Toronto · 01-24-2013, 08:23 PM

How big is the truck? Radial tires are an improvement in my opinion. I have them on my Fordor, and love them!

bookbinder · 01-24-2013, 09:21 PM

It's just a pick up nice wire wheels

Deuce Man · 01-24-2013, 09:24 PM

After you drive it you will be amazed how nice it rides and steers, compared to the old bias ply tires. Rich

bookbinder · 01-24-2013, 10:14 PM

It's just a pick up nice wire wheels

CarlG · 01-24-2013, 11:38 PM

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What size 16" radials would you have to get that would have the same height (~30") as the original 19" tires? (mine is a 31)

Mike V. Florida · 01-24-2013, 11:49 PM

Does he say why you should not use the radials?

dumb person · 01-25-2013, 03:18 PM

If you do use radials you need to buy 5 of them, one for the spare.

1931 flamingo · 01-25-2013, 07:01 PM

It's possible the wider radial might interract with the brake rods??
Paul in CT

jkeesey · 01-25-2013, 07:23 PM

If your running original wheels it may be hard to find 18" radials that would fit properly. If your running 16" wheels it would be no problem at all.

pat in Santa Cruz · 01-25-2013, 10:27 PM

I drove a stock 32 B pickup with 550/R18 Excelsior radials. It drove so nice I offered to buy the truck.

Mike/Nebraska · 01-30-2013, 10:11 PM

I think the 235R15's are close cto a 21" Model A wheels.

01-24-2013, 08:10 PM	#1
bookbinder Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	radial tires on stock 32 truck I need some feed back on using radial tires on a stock 32 truck it has the stock brakes friends suggest not to use radial I would like some feed back or personnel experiences thanks

01-24-2013, 08:23 PM	#2
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck How big is the truck? Radial tires are an improvement in my opinion. I have them on my Fordor, and love them!

01-24-2013, 09:21 PM	#3
bookbinder Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck It's just a pick up nice wire wheels

01-24-2013, 09:24 PM	#4
Deuce Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Palm City FL> Posts: 556	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck After you drive it you will be amazed how nice it rides and steers, compared to the old bias ply tires. Rich

01-24-2013, 10:14 PM	#5
bookbinder Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck It's just a pick up nice wire wheels

01-24-2013, 11:38 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What size 16" radials would you have to get that would have the same height (~30") as the original 19" tires? (mine is a 31) __________________ 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 Last edited by CarlG; 01-25-2013 at 12:21 AM. Reason: add info

01-24-2013, 11:49 PM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck Does he say why you should not use the radials? __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

01-25-2013, 03:18 PM	#8
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck If you do use radials you need to buy 5 of them, one for the spare. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

01-25-2013, 07:01 PM	#9
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck It's possible the wider radial might interract with the brake rods?? Paul in CT

01-25-2013, 07:23 PM	#10
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck If your running original wheels it may be hard to find 18" radials that would fit properly. If your running 16" wheels it would be no problem at all.

01-25-2013, 10:27 PM	#11
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck I drove a stock 32 B pickup with 550/R18 Excelsior radials. It drove so nice I offered to buy the truck.

01-30-2013, 10:11 PM	#12
Mike/Nebraska Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern, Nebraska Posts: 354	Re: radial tires on stock 32 truck I think the 235R15's are close cto a 21" Model A wheels.