Re: IML: 950x14 vs. 235/75R14 (1957/1958)

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Now this is just personal observation, and not a recommendation, since the older Imperials are a rather long, low slung car, I think a larger diameter tire  that tends to "Fill" the wheel well looks more proportionate. Add to that a lower rolling resistance, and a possible MPG increase.Just thinking, Ya'll have a nice day ,Dave.

 

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From: Kenyon Wills <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx>

> you will get lots of responses from both sides, and
> this has bbeen debated here pretty aggressively.
>
> I didn't like the radials when I switched to them -
> lowered the car, harshened the ride, made the car
> corner much better and feel more modern.
>
> If you want a modern ride and handling
> characteristics, there's your reason.
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> Bias is what the suspension was designed for, and it's
> part of the old car experience for me. If you're not
> a stickler or originality, that's one way out of that
> loop.
>
> Bias also fill the wheel wells and lift the car up to
> the correct height, and I like haveing an old car feel
> in my old car.
>
> BF Good rich Silvertowns from Coker have done me fine
> for both my 55, 64, and later switched to my 66.
>
> The radials that I tried were on the 63 and 66.
>
> You can get gobs more on this on the club wesite under
> Repair - Wheels Tires
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> -Kenyon
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> --- Frederic Mardon wrote:
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> > Hello list,
> >
> > I'm about to change my 20 years old tires (currently
> > 950x14), and I was
> > wondering whether I should go for radials or stay
> > with bias ply. Has someone
> > made this conversion, with 235/75R14 radials ? The
> > overall diameter is
> > smaller with the radials, and I'm also unsure about
> > the final aspect (does
> > the car look as if it had "small" tires ?). Any
> > recommendation or advice is
> > welcomed! My rims are 14", so the choice of rad ials
> > is very limited. Any
> > pictures showing a 57/58 Imperial with such radials?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Frédéric
> > 1958 Imperial sedan
> >
> >
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