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German guy

German guy

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Any comments on tire manufacturers 475/500/19 for 1930 Model A? I have always been very conservative about sticking with the best performing tires I can get and replacing long before reaching significant wear...but that is for modern cars from which I expect performance in all weather. Michelin offers one at 389 euro per tire which seems rather dear. I run Michelins on my modern cars and have had great performance from them...but they are cruising the Autobahn at 90 mph. 'Euro Classic' has one for 289 euro. How significant is tire manufacturer given the Model A low speeds.... around 45-50 mph on average with no intention of Autobahn travel at all? I am assuming an annual average of about 1500 miles on smooth roads and no snow or ice.
 
wonder why the Euro classic is over 300., when it comes from Germany?


They cost roughly 130. each here.


????? something doesnt make sense.
 
That price comes from the most popular Model A source in Germany. I had better shop the price from more sources. Comments regarding reliability or performance?


Thanks a lot.
 
The radial tires for the Model A will provide the best traction. Even though they cost more, they last longer and are least euro per kilometer. I run mine at a higher pressure than they recommend, 50 psi (3.45 bar) in the rear and 45 (3.10 bar) in the front.
 
nkaminar said:
The radial tires for the Model A will provide the best traction. Even though they cost more, they last longer and are least euro per kilometer. I run mine at a higher pressure than they recommend, 50 psi (3.45 bar) in the rear and 45 (3.10 bar) in the front.
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How is the ride at that pressure?Do the tires wear more in the middle being over pressured?

I run my American Classic radials at 35 psig and it rides really nice.
 
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I have a heavy Fordor. At those pressures, the radials are sill performing as designed. The sidewalls are deflecting. The tread on these tires are made so that they do not bulge when over inflated. The treads are stiff and steel reinforced. The sidewalls are designed to flex, not the tread.

The way to tell if your radials are under inflated is to measure the temperature of the sidewalls after a 30 minute ride at highway speeds. If they are too hot to touch then they are under inflated. They should be warm but not hot.
 
nkaminar said:
I have a heavy Fordor. At those pressures, the radials are sill performing as designed. The sidewalls are deflecting. The tread on these tires are made so that they do not bulge when over inflated. The treads are stiff and steel reinforced. The sidewalls are designed to flex, not the tread.

The way to tell if your radials are under inflated is to measure the temperature of the sidewalls after a 30 minute ride at highway speeds. If they are too hot to touch then they are under inflated. They should be warm but not hot.
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Thanks nkaminar, I too have a "Heavy Fordor, a '30 Town Sedan. I will try increasing the pressure and see how it rides.

BTW a "heavy" Town Sedan is only ~245 ibs. more than a deluxe Coupe.
 
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