02-07-2021, 01:53 PM | #1 |
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What width tire should I buy for my 1930 town car they are 19". I have 4.75x19 on it now, any thoughts?
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02-07-2021, 02:02 PM | #2 |
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You have the correct size.
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02-07-2021, 04:00 PM | #3 |
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I understand the the Firestone 4.75 x 19 tires are a little larger than the others.
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02-07-2021, 07:25 PM | #4 |
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That’s is the correct size so why change ? Keep your car as original as possible.
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02-07-2021, 07:42 PM | #5 |
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Maybe slightly larger profile, still correct for the car. if you have side mounted spares they are snug in the well. I like the look of the Goodyear tires, The Montgomery Ward tires had the best tread design in my opinion, it was being reproduced for some size of tire, T I think. Sears zig-zag tread was period correct. It was found on an economy tire. Similar with the Insa Premier, these were treads used by major tire manufactures like Goodyear and Firestone.
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02-08-2021, 05:34 PM | #6 |
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02-08-2021, 06:03 PM | #7 |
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If you’re not going to tour I wouldn’t invest in the radial tires. It is a significant expense and you immediately give your A a hot rod appearance. Others may well disagree !
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02-09-2021, 04:36 AM | #8 |
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I have radials on my 19" and you can not tell they are radials.
I agree with Fried. If you are going to be buying a set of new tires you would be foolish not to get radials. The ride difference is much better. I guess if you are a point car you might have to stay with biased. |
02-09-2021, 03:29 PM | #9 |
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I have worn out 2 sets of Firestone tires. My latest buy was Goodyear tires. I like Goodyear tires much better than Firestone tires as they hold the road better and your A will have reduced wandering. In other words, they take you straight down the road.. A little more expensive than Firestones but worth it.
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02-09-2021, 06:54 PM | #11 |
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My 550R19 radials fit the fender well better than the 475x19 Firestones did. Ride a whole bunch better as well.
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02-09-2021, 08:00 PM | #12 |
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For those with radial ties, how would you describe the ride, other than better. Does it track better, less wondering, smoother ride, better handling?
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02-09-2021, 08:37 PM | #13 |
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With a town sedan, I know what you don’t want. I had the low cost tires from Vietnam and the yaw was so severe, I could hardly drive it. With a little steering input, my quail moved left and right3 or 4 inches each way. Very bad. I put Firestones on and that fixed it.
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02-10-2021, 09:24 AM | #14 |
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02-10-2021, 09:49 AM | #15 |
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WOW! A 1930 Town Car. RARE BIRD! I prefer to keep them original. A Model A was never meant to drive and ride like an Eldorado.
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Here is my '31 sedan with radials. Hot rod??? What? |
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02-10-2021, 07:27 PM | #17 |
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That is a very nice looking car Boston Bruce.
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02-10-2021, 09:44 PM | #18 |
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Your radials don't look like radials ! What brand, size are they, I'am going to put radials on soon ! My late 31 Tudor sways in the wind and body rolls turning corners.
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02-10-2021, 09:55 PM | #19 |
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A friend has 5.00/5.50 x 19 Lester Tires on his Town Sedan and likes the ride and looks of them.
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02-11-2021, 06:43 AM | #20 |
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Here are the radial whitewalls.
https://www.cokertire.com/tires/amer...19-700325.html I believe they have blackwalls too.
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