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Lycoming-8 · 12-07-2011, 01:14 AM

I drove my 1929 business coupe from Jan of 1960 thru early 1964 on the streets of Cincinnati with 21" wheels, mechanical brakes, 1 tail light, and non-sealed beam head lites. Additionally the car always passed the Cincy or Norwood, twice a year, safety lane check; which the brand new Chebbies often didn't. Availability of tires was not an issue, nor was stop-ability!!

Granted during that era I only saw one other 'A' used regularly, another '29 business coupe but with oval windows.

12-07-2011, 01:14 AM	#16
Lycoming-8 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 76	Re: Why the 16 inch wheels? I drove my 1929 business coupe from Jan of 1960 thru early 1964 on the streets of Cincinnati with 21" wheels, mechanical brakes, 1 tail light, and non-sealed beam head lites. Additionally the car always passed the Cincy or Norwood, twice a year, safety lane check; which the brand new Chebbies often didn't. Availability of tires was not an issue, nor was stop-ability!! Granted during that era I only saw one other 'A' used regularly, another '29 business coupe but with oval windows.