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

[hot rod <michiganhotrod1@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi;
I put the Lester bias ply 9.50 - 14's on my '58 Imperial. I am very happy with the ride and handling, surprisingly so. A few folks I spoke to with early forward look cars were unhappy with radials on theirs.
Odd, since on the later C and Y bodies, a set of quality radials usually helps both the handling and ride. I vividly recall the improvement on my fathers '69 Town and Country when radials became popular and we replaced the belted tires with them. Amazingly less harsh ride.
So, go figure.
Mark

Frederic Mardon <fmardon@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  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 radials is very limited. Any 
> pictures showing a 57/58 Imperial with such radials?
>
> Regards,
>
> Frédéric
> 1958 Imperial sedan
>
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