Hi Dave,
I have noticed the same things you are mentioning. Quality tires= quality ride, handling, etc. Just one thing I want to add.
I read someone talking about running radial in front and bias in rear. Just so everyone knows, this is a big no-no. In fact, it is illegal here in Ohio, and they can impound your car on the spot if they catch you. My experience was with my 69 Charger, running old (OLD)radial up front and old (OLD) Kelly bias plys in back. I was young and stupid, and that was what was on it when I bought it. The car would literally swim down the road, softly swerving back and forth. This was very profound at speed. Needless to say, I switched to radial all around. Firestone Firehawks, and I had NO problems whatsoever the 35,000 or so miles I put on them before I sold it. Handled dead flat (thanks to huge sway bars front and rear) and wonderfully in a straight line, 13.20's in stock trim.
As for the mismatched tire sizes, the factory put mismatched size (albeit 14" front and rear) tires on AAR Cudas and TA Challengers in 1970. Don't recall the size though. My advice find a tire shop that likes old cars, most look down their noses at them. The Firestone dealer liked the combo on my car so much they took a picture of it and hung it in the customer lounge!
Anyway,
Stay safe,
Charles- still looking for the cash for the elusive 60 Saratoga (not to mention the car).
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