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jbwthree 01-09-2021 06:06 PM

New Shoes !
 

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Mounted a new set of American Classic radial white walls today. Really changed the look of the car, glad I went this route. I wasn’t able to put on many miles but the few that I did felt great.

Now to get the brakes sorted out !


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shew01 01-09-2021 07:01 PM

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Nice looking car. [emoji3]


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Mulletwagon 01-09-2021 07:34 PM

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Fine ride !!

neds29 01-09-2021 08:12 PM

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Nice! Good choice.

Gary WA 01-09-2021 08:54 PM

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Very nice! Enjoy!

Blown Gasket 01-09-2021 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary WA (Post 1972305)
Very nice! Enjoy!

My daughter has a house on Whidbey Island, she will some day own our model A.

McMimmcs 01-09-2021 09:31 PM

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Another vote for white wall tires!

bdtutton 01-09-2021 10:18 PM

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I put the same radial whitewall tires on my 1930 Tudor earlier this year (about 6000 miles ago) and they make the car drive smoother, quieter and handle better. My next project is an upgrade to the brakes.

Synchro909 01-09-2021 10:24 PM

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NICE! Wouldn't I like a set of radials for my car! I've heard different reports on how long they last. Do you get more miles out of them or is it just the better ride and handling.
I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of them once you get a few miles on them (or is it under them?)

Stingray70 01-09-2021 10:40 PM

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Very nice! Tires are on my list for this spring. Let us know your thoughts after driving on them for a while.

bob from red oak 01-10-2021 06:47 AM

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Nice look! Did you paint or buy that way? Looks great with whitewalls.

Bob

jbwthree 01-10-2021 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bob from red oak (Post 1972383)
Nice look! Did you paint or buy that way? Looks great with whitewalls.

Bob


Thank you all for the kind comments. She is our pride and joy ! I look forward to putting some miles on and I will certainly share my thoughts on how they ride. I need to put her on stands for a few weeks while I tear down the brakes and send them off to Randy Gross for a proper rebuild.

[mention]bob from red oak [/mention] we bought her with that paint job. It isn’t flawless but shines and shows well. Overall a pretty solid body, although the deeper I dig, the more I find !

[mention]bdtutton [/mention] you have a beautiful car as well. I think the white walls on a dark colored car are a game changer. We thought about repainting the wheels in apple green but with the white walls, we will leave them as is.


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Bob Bidonde 01-11-2021 09:01 AM

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I am considering radial tires. What size of radial tire works on 19" wheels? I assume tubes are necessary too. What size are the tubes?

jbwthree 01-11-2021 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde (Post 1972731)
I am considering radial tires. What size of radial tire works on 19" wheels? I assume tubes are necessary too. What size are the tubes?


Hello Bob, here is a link to the radials I bought:

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/amer...19-700325.html

You will see at the bottom of the page is a link to the tubes as well. I didn’t find any radial alternatives to these tires elsewhere, except for the American Classic black walls, if that is your preference.


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