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Old 04-24-2019, 10:31 AM   #21
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Is it the width of the radial tire that will make the truck handle better, (not follow ruts and such), or is it just the construction of the radial tire that makes a difference?
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Old 04-24-2019, 10:39 AM   #22
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I run Ecopia radial tires from Firestone/Bridgestone these tires are made for electric cars, but really they are a high pressure radial tire (42/44lbs) I run them on the original 40 rims on my 40 Woodie and on the original rims on my 49 F1. I know of three other sets on a 40 coupe, 35 pick up and a 34 sedan. all are running original rims. as long as the rim is a good, no deep rust pits, cracks or the like you will be ok. these have been on my wagon for 5 years and over 10,000 miles
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Old 04-24-2019, 10:42 AM   #23
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I run Ecopia radial tires from Firestone/Bridgestone these tires are made for electric cars, but really they are a high pressure radial tire (42/44lbs) I run them on the original 40 rims on my 40 Woodie and on the original rims on my 49 F1. I know of three other sets on a 40 coupe, 35 pick up and a 34 sedan. all are running original rims. as long as the rim is a good, no deep rust pits, cracks or the like you will be ok. these have been on my wagon for 5 years and over 10,000 miles
What is that specific tire size?
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Old 04-24-2019, 03:58 PM   #24
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195 80 R 16 Ecopia Bridgestone EP02 about the same dia as the original 600 16. put a set on a 40 coupe today!
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Old 04-24-2019, 04:05 PM   #25
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195 80 R 16 Ecopia Bridgestone EP02 about the same dia as the original 600 16. put a set on a 40 coupe today!
Thank you. I will look into those.
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Old 04-24-2019, 06:17 PM   #26
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gt, I think it's the radial construction rather than the width that makes the difference in handling. I put 600*16 radials on my '47, using the original rims without tubes, and the difference is amazing. I have the look of the original somewhat narrow tread with the ride and handling of the radial. Also, not sure if it's warranted, but seems like the steel belts add an element of safety.


That said, there are those here on the Ford Barn that prefer the bias tube type tires. So, to each his own!
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Old 04-24-2019, 08:02 PM   #27
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I have replaced the bias ply tires on my '67 Corvette and my '51 Ford with radials; best thing I ever did. Oh yeah, I DRIVE my cars, every chance I get. If you have a "trailer queen", please feel free to respond in the negative.
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Old 04-24-2019, 08:19 PM   #28
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With 42/44 PSI, how is the ride? It would seem that it would be a very harsh ride.


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I run Ecopia radial tires from Firestone/Bridgestone these tires are made for electric cars, but really they are a high pressure radial tire (42/44lbs) I run them on the original 40 rims on my 40 Woodie and on the original rims on my 49 F1. I know of three other sets on a 40 coupe, 35 pick up and a 34 sedan. all are running original rims. as long as the rim is a good, no deep rust pits, cracks or the like you will be ok. these have been on my wagon for 5 years and over 10,000 miles
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Old 04-24-2019, 08:30 PM   #29
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With 42/44 PSI, how is the ride? It would seem that it would be a very harsh ride.
That pressure might be ok on smooth pavement but I find even 24 psi in a steel belted radial on my 52 Merc feels every rock in the gravel roads I travel. I've never run it with bias plies so can't say for sure but my guess is that bias ply tires might have a softer ride on rocky roads.
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Old 04-24-2019, 08:49 PM   #30
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I'm running 15X6 chrome smoothies with modern radials on mine. 215/75 on front & 235/75 on rear. It drives as well as some 39 to 48 cars I've driven. As long as the frontend is set up to spec you should experience the same.
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