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tracterman2 · 02-26-2007, 01:07 PM

I have an opinion questions for you all...I have the original tires on my truck still...the ones from 1970...they are bias ply I believe...did these trucks come with radials or bias ply?? What would you do if you were going back original but still a daily driver...go with bias or radials?? I know bias run for a long time as the 1970 tires on my truck still hold air

might have to post some pics of them...I also have all the recipts and paperwork for the tires...kinda neat...helps with the trucks story....what do you all think?? any pics of bias ply trucks would be nice also...thanks

bobthecop · 02-26-2007, 01:24 PM

Bias ply came stock original, I would use radial, easier to get and ride so much nicer.

**special-K** · 02-26-2007, 02:24 PM

All the prestine,correct,factory original resto and unrestored survivors I`ve seen still run radials.Unless it`s not ever getting driven,that`s what you`ll want.You can go as far as going to a specialty tire company that repros the original type.But,they even make tires that are duplicates of 60s-70s bias tires in radial constuction.It just makes sense.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-26-2007, 03:31 PM

If you are planning to drive more than just a little,I'd DEFINITELY get some good radials.

toms68cst · 02-26-2007, 05:56 PM

Coker Tire makes reproduction bias ply tires. If memory serves, they even make a radial tire that resembles a bias-ply tire. They tend to be kind of pricy.

I agree, for the purests most passenger-car radial tires don't look "right" on our trucks. I'd love to have some vintage bias-ply tires on my truck but I wouldn't trust them for more than show purposes.

I've seen a few of the cheaper LT series truck tires that look kind of like a bias-ply tire. Check around some local tire stores.

jc · 02-26-2007, 06:35 PM

i put about 100 miles on my 67 with what i believe to be the original tires last spring. man was that scary around jug handles
when i turned right it felt like the body of the truck was going left!

ive since been driving on radials BIG DIFFERANCE!

i even went and added a sway bar which made just a little differance
i could of gone without the sway bar just to keep it stock
but i vote for vintage looking radials

i plan putting on a set of 2 inch or so white walls this summer.

**special-K** · 02-26-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc

i put about 100 miles on my 67 with what i believe to be the original tires last spring. man was that scary around jug handles
when i turned right it felt like the body of the truck was going left!

ive since been driving on radials BIG DIFFERANCE!

i even went and added a sway bar which made just a little differance
i could of gone without the sway bar just to keep it stock
but i vote for vintage looking radials

i plan putting on a set of 2 inch or so white walls this summer.

All this coming from a stickler for oem

.So is toms68cst,if that`s any clue.

jc · 02-26-2007, 09:23 PM

i still have the bias plys mounted on the original rims. and dont plan on getting rid of em

tim you know i like original but i must admit ive started collecting parts to build a 68 with some horse power ,maybe even lower it a half an inch or 2

ive been thinkin about a short stepper
but for now ill just hord the parts for it,put them away and forget about em.

cableguy0 · 02-26-2007, 09:27 PM

definately get some radials for it. the bias ply tires suck. radials are much safer ride better get better tractions etc

**special-K** · 02-27-2007, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc

i still have the bias plys mounted on the original rims. and dont plan on getting rid of em

tim you know i like original but i must admit ive started collecting parts to build a 68 with some horse power ,maybe even lower it a half an inch or 2

ive been thinkin about a short stepper
but for now ill just hord the parts for it,put them away and forget about em.

You`re freakin` me out,man.

02-26-2007, 01:07 PM	#1
tracterman2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, Arkansas Posts: 96	original tire question I have an opinion questions for you all...I have the original tires on my truck still...the ones from 1970...they are bias ply I believe...did these trucks come with radials or bias ply?? What would you do if you were going back original but still a daily driver...go with bias or radials?? I know bias run for a long time as the 1970 tires on my truck still hold air might have to post some pics of them...I also have all the recipts and paperwork for the tires...kinda neat...helps with the trucks story....what do you all think?? any pics of bias ply trucks would be nice also...thanks __________________ I'm Your Huckleberry. You Ain't No Daisy.

02-26-2007, 01:24 PM	#2
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: original tire question Bias ply came stock original, I would use radial, easier to get and ride so much nicer. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

02-26-2007, 02:24 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: original tire question All the prestine,correct,factory original resto and unrestored survivors I`ve seen still run radials.Unless it`s not ever getting driven,that`s what you`ll want.You can go as far as going to a specialty tire company that repros the original type.But,they even make tires that are duplicates of 60s-70s bias tires in radial constuction.It just makes sense. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-26-2007, 03:31 PM	#4
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,887	Re: original tire question If you are planning to drive more than just a little,I'd DEFINITELY get some good radials. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 02-26-2007 at 03:33 PM.

02-26-2007, 05:56 PM	#5
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	Re: original tire question Coker Tire makes reproduction bias ply tires. If memory serves, they even make a radial tire that resembles a bias-ply tire. They tend to be kind of pricy. I agree, for the purests most passenger-car radial tires don't look "right" on our trucks. I'd love to have some vintage bias-ply tires on my truck but I wouldn't trust them for more than show purposes. I've seen a few of the cheaper LT series truck tires that look kind of like a bias-ply tire. Check around some local tire stores. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

02-26-2007, 06:35 PM	#6
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: original tire question i put about 100 miles on my 67 with what i believe to be the original tires last spring. man was that scary around jug handles when i turned right it felt like the body of the truck was going left! ive since been driving on radials BIG DIFFERANCE! i even went and added a sway bar which made just a little differance i could of gone without the sway bar just to keep it stock but i vote for vintage looking radials i plan putting on a set of 2 inch or so white walls this summer. __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

02-26-2007, 09:23 PM	#8
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: original tire question i still have the bias plys mounted on the original rims. and dont plan on getting rid of em tim you know i like original but i must admit ive started collecting parts to build a 68 with some horse power ,maybe even lower it a half an inch or 2 ive been thinkin about a short stepper but for now ill just hord the parts for it,put them away and forget about em. __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

02-26-2007, 09:27 PM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: original tire question definately get some radials for it. the bias ply tires suck. radials are much safer ride better get better tractions etc __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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