Vintage Rubber or Radials on a 69 Z28 ???

Don_Lightfoot · #1 01-08-2007, 10:59 PM

I have run the original style bias ply tires on all my previous musclecars in the past fifteen years with the exception of one. I am no different than you in as much I go for the odd weekend rip or cruise spot. Normally I put on just a few hundred miles a year.

My Chevelle has no power steering (seems like fifty turns lock to lock) and stiff suspension. On anything but the smoothest road you require two hands on the wheel to avoid the wandering. If I drove it more, or drove it for longer distances, radials would be the way to go.

Yes, bias tires are not the most comfortable way to get around, but that's part of the Musclecar mystique in my opinion - strong armed, pedal to the metal, gear slamming - all with a smile on the face. I also prefer the looks.

Just my two pennies worth.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #2 01-08-2007, 11:30 PM

Coker produced Firestone Wide Oval white pinstripes!

x Baldwin Motion · #3 01-09-2007, 02:27 AM

old stock hard as a rock show tire

time to drive tires

**olredalert** · #4 01-09-2007, 03:16 AM

-------Bought Coker radials for my Grand Prix, and took them off this summer as I didnt like the way the car drove WITH the radials,,,go figure. I think its two reasons. 1. Im old and remember how cars drove back in the day. 2. The car is old and set up for bias-plys. Now that I have the Goodyear bias-plys back on Im actually back to liking to drive the car again.......Bill S

70elcaminoLS6 · #5 01-09-2007, 03:49 AM

Any Questions?

lzdick · #6 01-09-2007, 05:48 PM

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Randy,
Why Polyglas tires on a '69 car? Weren't they introduced in 1970? Wide Tread GT was the tire in 1969.
Rich

**Salvatore** · #7 01-09-2007, 06:14 PM

I agree with Dan. I love my L60/15 Goodyears and my polyglas tire look but comfort, handling and less annoying I like my BFG's. I have the radials mounted on TTO's. They handle and ride much nicer. I drove on those hard a$$ tires back in the day for years. Don't need a refresher course. Now I can give my arthritis a rest.

70elcaminoLS6 · #8 01-09-2007, 10:28 PM

Maybe you should do a little more research, If you can't find it... I might be willing to show it to you

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