RE: IML: Bias vs Radials

["Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'll second (or is it fourth?) blaming the KYBs for your harsh ride.  If you 
think it's the tires I would try to borrow a set before I switched.  I'm 
willing to bet that the ride will seem just as harsh with bias plies.
Rob

> From: Rob Goodyear <rob1964cc@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: IML: Bias vs Radials
> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:13:08 -0800 (PST)
>
> Why not throw in my two cents.
>
> I have had the front-end completely rebuilt and shocks
> replaced (new KYB) on my 64 crown coupe.  I have been
> running on a new, matched set of Goodyear radial tires
> for about 4 years (2-3K miles at most).  Overall, the
> ride is harsh and not as soft as the ride was when I
> bought the crown with bias ply tires.  The
> handling/cornering, however, is perfect.
>
> I regret to say that the ride quality on my 94 Ford
> 150 w/100K miles and vinyl bench seats is much softer
> than driving my 64 crown coupe.  Thus, I am
> considering switching to the best quality bias ply
> tires.
>
>
> Rob Goodyear
> rob1964cc@xxxxxxxxx
> 64 Crown Coupe + 1/2 of a 64 Crown 4-Dr.
>
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