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Re: [oletrucks] Tire Consensus

To: wgreen@bright.net, oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Tire Consensus
From: TomGreer@aol.com
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 15:35:19 EDT
In a message dated 4/27/99 12:13:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
wgreen@bright.net writes:

<<  I have read that LT 215/R85x16 radials and 7.50x16 bias
 ply tires would be suitable replacements.  Any other suggestions
 for this '52 1/2 ton?  What will be the difference in ride,
 handling and steering between the bias-ply tires and the 
 radials? >>

I went from Bias to radials (LT 235/R75 x 16) and they are fantastic.  
Turning is much easier, the ride is smooth (er) and my top speed is higher 
(about a comfortable 55mph).

I'd go radial...

Tom
'49
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