European classic tyres

ronn said:
if the tires are around 100. each, they will never be radial.


radials fetch a good bit more. aside from the radials performing better, Im not a fan of the look.
The excelsiors I bought have a very sturdy sidewall and are fine for the price. how long they last I dont know, but I dont drive as much as I would like anyway.
If youre doing major touring, then I would start looking at the european classics or better.
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I think our long distance trips towing a camper would qualify for "major touring". For those trips, I now use 16" wheels and radial tyres for light trucks. That way, I get the mileage and weight carrying capacity. Original Model A wheels keep breaking.
 
ok, so I mounted 2 last night. first one nearly killed me. took an hour and was the toughest tire I ever mounted. the sidewalls are pretty thick.


2nd one I used dawn soap on the beads and had it on in 10 minutes.


went to fill them up and first one I pinched the tube! so back at it today!
 
ronn said:
Radials fetch a good bit more. aside from the radials performing better, Im not a fan of the look.
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Not sure what you don't like about the look of Radial tires. But to each his own.

I installed my American Classic Radials a couple of months ago and the car sure handles and rides better. Worth the price, so far.
 
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Not sure what you don't like about the look of Radial tires. But to each his own.




because they look like a hot rod and I prefer the original "skinnys"


dont care for 16s on my model As either, but I know half of the people on the barn do.
 
Not sure what you don't like about the look of Radial tires. But to each his own.




because they look like a hot rod and I prefer the original "skinnys"
dont care for 16s on my model As either, but I know half of the people on the barn do.
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????? Maybe you haven't seen the "Model A" radials...They are the same size as the bias ply tires and look pretty much like any other tire on a Model A but the handling is very much improved. My main driver has radials but the other 3 have biased plys for now but when they need tires they will get radials for sure. :)
By the way, I don't care for the looks of the 16" wheels on an A either...




TOB
 
ronn said:
Because they look like a hot rod and I prefer the original "skinnys"

Dont care for 16s on my model As either, but I know half of the people on the barn do.
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Hmmm, here's a picture of my "Hot Rad", 4.75-5.00Rx19 American Classic tires.

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ronn said:
ok, so I mounted 2 last night. first one nearly killed me. took an hour and was the toughest tire I ever mounted. the sidewalls are pretty thick.


2nd one I used dawn soap on the beads and had it on in 10 minutes.


went to fill them up and first one I pinched the tube! so back at it today!
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Got a picture of them mounted up?
 
tell me what you think..........
 

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I'm looking for used 21 inch white walls. If any of you barners is going to buy new white walls, I would be happy to buy the old white walls from you. I accept any condition e.g. slightly cracked, no tread or just dirty. Try me ....
 
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