Re: IML: first use of radials

[Christopher Hoffman <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

American auto makers didn't switch to radials until the 1970s (Lincoln was
first on the Continental Mark III in 1971, possibly mid-1970, and they
exclusively used Michelins as I do not believe there were any domestic tire
makers ready to supply them yet).

Imperials did not come with radials until the 1974 model year.
-- 
Chris in LA
67 Crown
78 NYB Salon



On 3/13/05 7:14 PM, Cebuisle2@xxxxxxx (Cebuisle2@xxxxxxx) wrote:

> Don't remember just when the manufacturer switched from bias plies to
> radials-must have been around the mid sixties.




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