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. > ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm