Bias Ply or Radial tires??
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I am looking for opinions (I know there will be a lot) on what tires I should buy. 68 road runner, all stock. I don't like the look of the red line radials, and I am told I won't like driving with bias ply tires. The car is a toy, I drive it when I want, but not daily. Mostly to shows and just cruising. What do you say?? Thanks!!
Aaron
68 Roadrunner 383/AT 69 Dart GT Conv. 383/AT 05 Dodge Ram 4x4 Cummins 06 GoManGo R/T Daytona #757 68 Coronet 440
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Re: Bias Ply or Radial tires??
[Re: Prodart440]
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If you care about the asthetics of it go with the bias tires. People act like they're so bad you'd think that they were square.
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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Re: Bias Ply or Radial tires??
[Re: Prodart440]
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The bias ply are much taller than the radials and look original. The radials do ride better and seem to be a little more forgiving about minor wear in the suspension.
If the original look is important to you then get the bias tires. The car will still be a pleasure to drive as long as the suspension is in good shape. For what you intend to do with the car it is not that big of a deal IMHO.
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Re: Bias Ply or Radial tires??
[Re: Prodart440]
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With it being a toy/not driven much and being all stock if you had some original type tires available I would go with them. An original/untouched/unmodified/time capsule car is a sight to behold. I did vote the other way but I've changed my mind
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: Bias Ply or Radial tires??
[Re: 383man]
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Having two cars done and driving them both I get your dilemma. My Satellite gets driven anywhere and everywhere. Its no where near stock and I have radials on it. The Dart gets driven locally to a show here and there but not near the miles as the Satellite. I have bias on it. You do have to pay a little more attention to the road with the bias as occasionally it will find a seam in the road it wants to follow. I like the nostalgia look the bias ply tires add to the Dart, but I'm not sure I would give up my radials for all around driving. In the end its yours...
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Re: Bias Ply or Radial tires??
[Re: Prodart440]
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One big difference between the two is that the radials will tolerate a wider range of alignment specs. This means you can put a more modern spec alignment on them, which will tend to improve the driving experience by creating a car the handles better and feels smoother to drive. If your normal driver is newer, using radials on the classic with the new alignment specs will make the road feel between the two eras of cars feel closer rather than further apart.
It is not uncommon to see members post on here about how they love their muscle car, but the driving experience is less than stellar compared to their modern econo-box and its no fun anymore and they suddenly feel they need to drop major coin on a coil over system to make it feel "modern."
So, I vote radials with a new alignment. Get 4-5* positive caster, 0-1* negative camber, .125" of total toe in. This with radials will make it feel like a much newer car.
Anyone remember the Pontiac Radial Tuned Suspension system of the mid '70s? The components weren't much different for the early '70s, they did have bigger sway bars, but the alignment specs were significantly different.
That isn't to say its all hellfire and damnation if you chose bias plys. Just stick with the factory recommended suspension alignment and be prepared for a significantly different driving feel compared to your commuter. They do hunt grooves a bit more, flat spot easier, and take a while to warm up and smooth out on cooler mornings. They also will "broadcast" their grip level much more clearly if you are pushing the traction limits and you may be able to recover traction faster when you do exceed their grip.
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Re: Bias Ply or Radial tires??
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They do hunt grooves a bit more, flat spot easier, and take a while to warm up and smooth out on cooler mornings.
Yep...
And more $$$, too...
What's not to like???
If yer gonna drive it, radials...
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Re: Bias Ply or Radial tires??
[Re: Sxrxrnr]
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Coker and Diamond Back are marketing radials that look like bias ply tires.
Thats true but they are not cheap. Ron
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Re: Bias Ply or Radial tires??
[Re: 383man]
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I had MT bias on the 65.Drove with them for about 2 weeks.Then my kid put them on his 62.He drove one day and put the radials back on.Rocky
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Re: Bias Ply or Radial tires??
[Re: Sxrxrnr]
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Had radials, put on E70 and G60's Polyglas. Our Michigan roads suck and they almost caused a headon Sunday with my Demon....but I like the look. Goodyear not making a radial with white letters that look like the old Polyglas, is really missing the boat.
Still looking for LM29H1B415501, '71 Demon 340
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