Re: [FWDLK] 1955 Plymouth - Dodge - RADIAL TIRES

[Mike Sealey <mopar2ya@YAHOO.COM>]

--- PlymouthV8@AOL.COM wrote:
> .
> I was thinking about putting radials on, maybe....
> maybe not. I got an alignment and some new
> shocks... Should I do radials or stick to the
> 710-15 size that I got on now? Either way I
> need new tires...
>
>  1: What year did Chrysler start putting radials on
> it's cars?

Guessing around '73-'74.

>  2: Will my 1955 Plymouth HubCaps fit on late '60s
> rims?

I guess so, the '55 Ply wheelcovers made a comeback on
the '68 Dodge Adventurer pickup...

>  3: Will radials fit in my size-limited wheel well
> (its kinda narrow)

The big question is width. Something that ends in
"85R15" should be just fine. Something ending in
"78R15" or "70R15" will probably also fit but will be
noticeably wider.

>  Anyone have any experience with radials on the our
> cars???

I ran radials on my '59 DeSoto and was quite happy,
but that's a different front end than your '55...

=====
Mike Sealey, San Francisco CA
'57 Plymouth Sport Suburban

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