Re: IML: Bias vs. Radial on my 62 Imp.

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

Its like comparing a light bulb to a candle. Clearly, the light bulb is the more efficient and better option if you are trying to read a book, but there are those who prefer candle light (and they have their reasons).

Paul

In an email dated Fri, 10 12 2004 4:29:27 am GMT, Mark McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>Dear Dave,
>
>I don't doubt what you say, but I wonder how people in 1962 felt about
>bias ply tires if they're that bad over 35 mph? ?Seems like there would
>have been a lot of complaints.
>
>I couldn't drive in '62, but I rode in a lot of cars from 1960 to 1970
>that had bias plies and can't remember any problems. ?The ride, as I
>recall, was great in a big luxury car back then.
>
>Just wondering if this is a matter of perception that comes from being
>used to radials, or is there some other overlooked factor that would
>make such a big difference???
>
>Mark
>
>
>On Thursday, December 9, 2004, at 09:58 PM, Duckie26626@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
>> Hi To All :?I've put about 3000 Mi on my 62 Imp. 4-Door (The White
>> Whale)? over the last 4 years.? My opinion as a 56 year old tool & die
>> maker at Chrysler (OK, DaimlerChrysler) is that the bias tires are OK
>> at speeds of 35 & Under. The old bias tire are pretty much SCARY at
>> speed over 35. The Kelly Radials I got last summer are SUPER. They
>> helped the handling 200%.??The?Ride?is LOT Nicer!!!
>> ?
>> Dave V.B.
>


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