Looking at new radials to run on 16" wheels..coming up with 195 70r 16,which is close to the original diameter yet has a tread width of 7 1/2'' or so...a whole lot of footprint next to stock,should I be concerned?
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Concerned, no, but make sure your steering is in tip top shape as you will start to develop more different arm muscles turning corners, even while rolling. I run P205 70r 16 and have learned about a few muscles I forgot I had.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command! -
Running an F100 steering box,teflon cups in the tie rod and drag link,king pins tight and the load is on the bearings..figure Ill end up with a better ride and better braking..Comment
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Check for tire rubbing the front brake rods! You could fabricate some steering stopsOriginally posted by CM2 View PostComment
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I have coker 6.00-16 Classic Rdial tires on 35 rims on my Tudor. I never notice much increase in steering effort. They ride soft and handle well. The only downside to the cokers is price and you have to run tubes.
I need to replace the 10year old cokers and I am considering 195/80/r16 Bridgstone ecopia tires. They are for electric cars but a lot of A guys use them and like them. A lot cheaper than Coker especially with added cost for radial tubes. 4.8 inch tread width.
Does anyone on the forum use these tires ?
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
JohnLast edited by john in illinois; 02-11-2018, 01:55 PM.Comment
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That is interesting John,the tread width is spot on..Comment
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Switched from 16” Excelsior bias to radials on my roadster. Not fair to compare steering as I’m running a Schroeder sprint car box. I am running tubes. Will switch to these on my ‘29 CCPU from the generic Firestone bias tires next year .Comment
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I coat the beads on tubeless tires with Vaseline, and that sure helps to cut down on slow leaks. I do the same with valve stems.Comment
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Do any of you use modern tubeless 16" tires on 1935 Ford wire wheels? If you do, what tires are you using and what has been your experience with fit of the tires on the wheels, ride quality, etc? I have a nice set of 16 wheels and have been thinking about going this direction for longer touring. Thanks for any info.
Ken02-12-2018, 11:49 AM -
I was wondering about radial tires do they make a big difference on your car steer easier ride etc . I will use the orignal size wheels....05-26-2017, 06:57 PM -
I was wondering about radial tires do they make a big difference on your car steer easier ride etc . I will use the orignal size wheels....05-26-2017, 06:57 PM
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I am running the 19 " Radial tires but the spare in the wheel well is an older belted tire. In the event of a flat would you put the belted tire on the front or rear? I am inclined to put it on the front and slow down until I can get the radial fixed....04-04-2018, 02:58 PM -
The 600-16 bias firestone wide white tires on my 40 are getting old, and I want to replace them with coker radials. What is the opinion on 600-16 vs 650-16? Are radial tubes necessary?...06-21-2018, 07:30 AM -
I am having problems with my 30 Model A drifting around the road at speeds over 25 MPH, I find no slop in the king pins, I have adjusted the steering box and have little to no play there, I replaced tie rod end and drag link ends with easy steer kit Teflon components. The tires are old and may be stiff but have good tread, I moved them from side to side , no difference, I may move front to back next....06-25-2018, 09:31 AM -
Hello All, I would like your opinions on tires for my 31 Tudor it has Goodyear All Weather 5.00x19. They are cracked weathered andsplitting between the tread and just old.
Are there any tires that are better than others????? i see some with aggressive treads and some that look like road tires...i would prefer road tires and white walls.
Are the 5.00x19 the Stock size??...05-20-2018, 05:53 PM -
Recently I have heard that 0* toe-in should be used for rial tires. Is this true? If someone with Radial experience could verify or explain this to me, I would greatly appreciate it. I halve presently set my toe-in at 1/16" because of the very expensive Radials.
Thank You
Steve Hanna...03-29-2018, 04:29 PM -
I am writing this as an addition to the recent best tire thread.
Summit Racing has all Coker tires and offers free shipping on all orders over 100$ all the time.
They are a little hard to find on website. Best way is to look up Coker sku number and enter it on Summit site.
Radial tires. https://www.summitracing.com/search?...Coker%20741771
Firestone....03-29-2018, 10:22 AM -
In response to my "wandering" and tow in questions, several people have suggested switching to Radial tires, here's my question, what size, should I go for wider than stock? What brand? Does anyone make a white wall, I like the look and just hate to switch to Black but the car must be safe and drivable. Were whites were available as a option back in 1930?06-30-2018, 10:07 AM
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