Re: [FWDLK] More questions about 61 new yorker (Tires)

[Mike & Christine Trettin <mtrettin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rod,

You'll get strongly-held opinions on either side of the bias-ply vs. radial
tire debate.  In fact, for some interesting reading on the subject, go to:
http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Wheels/radials.htm
Chris Hawkins (1960 NYer wagon) especially has some good comments to
consider.

I would urge you to consider bias plies.  Not only will they look 100%
correct, with proper ride height, but will handle fine, and actually give a
softer ride (at moderate speeds) than radials.  I bought Firestone "Deluxe
Champions" from Coker for my 1956 Imperial, and will definitely buy another
set of bias plies for my 1960 New Yorker (probably B.F. Goodrich 850-14s).
The car rides very nicely on the highway at 80 mph--I suppose if you're
interested in driving 100+ you might consider radials--and feels plenty
stable.  And best of all, they look like a million (or should I say Hundred
Million?) bucks!

Radials will mask front end problems that should otherwise be addressed,
IMO.  Remember, EVERYONE rode on bias plies when these cars were new.
Corvettes, 300's, etc. were all speeding along on bias ply tires.  If
anything, I suspect that the repro. tires you get now, though produced from
the original molds, are made of compounds superior to the original.

Best Regards,

Mike Trettin
1956 Imperial Sedan
1960 New Yorker 4-dr. hdtp.

----- Original Message -----
From: rod corson <rcorson@xxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 7:59 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] More questions about 61 new yorker


> Thanks to all for answering my last question, would appriciate some more
> help.
>
> First question..The car, 61 new yorker 4 dr has been in a barn for 15
years
> and needs the tires replaced.  I am considering radial tires from coaker
or
> diamond (I think) manufacturing.  What are the pros and cons to getting
> away from old style tire that are currently on it.
>
> Second question.. The turn signal switch on the dash doesn't lock into
> position when turning left or right, I have to hold it to keep the turn
> signals flashing till I make the corner.. I assume that this is not
> correct.. although due to my age (32) I can't be sure that this isn't just
> the way it was.
>
> Last question for the day... Does the owners manual for this car have a
> yellow glove on the cover holding a set of keys.  There is one on e-bay
> that I am interested in If it is the correct manual.
>
> Thanks in advance for the help.
>
> Rod Corson
> 1937 dodge truck
> 1961 chrysler new yorker 4 dr.
>
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