I got a pretty good deal on those tires at under $120 Mounted and Balanced. *Coker Tires* are almost $200 ---> amzn.to/347sDAJ
@cynthiafisher99075 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you’re keeping the truck as original as possible, it’s so cool! I loved the tire guy, he seems to really know his stuff.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cynthia.
@Eremon15 жыл бұрын
The Bias may not be superior technology but on those old vehicles they just look so good. Good choice.
@shadowwsk35074 жыл бұрын
I wonder is it possible to achieve the same look with radials
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
@@shadowwsk3507 there are "bias-look" radials
@JohnLemon483 жыл бұрын
@@shadowwsk3507 senjougahara
@DISCODAN15 жыл бұрын
My dad grew up in MO on a farm. My grandpa had an old 1959 Chevrolet Apache back in the mid 1970's! He used to let me drive it in the fields and I thought that was the greatest thing in the world. Both he and the truck are now gone, but the family farm and the memories remain. There is nothing like growing up on a farm or being exposed to one at least. Midwestern farm people are just good solid people and they are a special breed. God bless you for raising your boys the way you are. It makes me feel good to know that families like yours still exist.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing those memories. Heavenly Father bless you too sir.
@brentboswell12945 жыл бұрын
When I convinced my dad to put radials on our old '64 Ford F-100, it was the best change we ever made to the vehicle! It felt so much safer on the interstate after that...no more wallowing at speed and you could hold the wheel in the same position and the truck stayed there. The truck was still a working truck back then, too...late 1980's
@itsthatguy1695 жыл бұрын
Bias plys make it easier to turn without power steering Sick truck
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@reno1455 жыл бұрын
I was fascinated by Dennis. I would eagerly listen to an hour long documentary on tires if he narrated. My knowledge of tires is basically that they are round, and that they are black.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
He is very knowledgeable on tires and tractors. One thing I have learned, it pays to listen to older generations story's and the knowledge they have. I'll tell Dennis you were impressed, next time I see him. Thanks for watching.
@reno1455 жыл бұрын
Farm Alarm Thank you.
@Tertbs5 жыл бұрын
The definition of a tire when i was a teenager was "Its black and round and it rolls on the ground." If it held air we put it on the car.
@gabrielsandoval49945 жыл бұрын
I always go bias ply on my classics. If you think about it, we don’t drive them as much to really make a difference. I like to know feel the car how it originally drove with bias ply, and the look, there’s no comparison.
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
When I get a classic I'll daily it. None of that garage queen stuff
@stevenboyd5935 жыл бұрын
You're livin my dream in that 5 window, made even sweeter by its history and your love and respect for the owners son. God gave you a sweetheart and your appreciation makes you rightest of owners.
@robertcurrey19295 жыл бұрын
People always say find a mechanic you ‘trust’, a good tire shop you trust is just as important. Mine is a chain, les schwab on Dana in Redding,CA and a similar les schwab in north bend, WA. I usually had something out of the ordinary (forklift or tractor or 4x4), which meant owner-manager. When it came to daily driver stuff, the normal up-sell never happened since once they saw me, they would just call ‘joe’ (owner/manager). I would get my place in the queue, come back the 20-40 minutes later with a box of donuts from a local market, grab one for me, hand the rest over the counter. Another customer saw this and said “that’s why he gets special treatment!”, I replied “nope, I’m not a dick, that’s why I get respectful treatment” (‘joe’ spit his coffee). A $5 dozen donuts goes a long ways
@countryboy630775 жыл бұрын
I’m here in Missouri as well, and I still remember when we started getting radial tires I thought that they were so cool, but it seemed so strange not having to put on the mud and snow tires come fall. With the bias ply tires it was a given that if we wanted to drive in the winters we always had to switch the tires on the back of the car as well the trucks. Plus we always had tires chains handy, and now you hardly ever see those around here. Thanks for the great videos, and keeping the truck stock including the tires!
@christinewoodruff255 Жыл бұрын
It will steer far easier with bias, i know from experience on my 56, steered very hard when i had radials on it...never again, turns with one finger now. 😊
@grandmagail40265 жыл бұрын
You definitely got your money's worth on the tires and bonus knowledge from a great man and friend!
@larryjordan50685 жыл бұрын
You sure have a nice truck, and I really like the way you are treating it.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry
@outfitsgarage885 жыл бұрын
We call that rutt finding, where the tires try to follow other tracks in the road. Bias tires are always gonna do it. But hey I love it. Shows me how the generations before had to drive. I have a 52 chevy 6400 I'm working on. It has the gmc 270 engine. I just got it running. Still fixing on the breaks but a fun project.
@DDFJ12302 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed seeing this video. I've never watched your videos before but I watch several farm and classic automotive channels and was looking at some old school bias ply tire videos when I came across this one. Seeing the interaction with the older gentleman at the tire shop really did me some good. He reminded me a lot of my grandfather who passed away just over a year ago. I miss him greatly!
@dwaynekendall5 жыл бұрын
Great series. Henry (the truck) is looking good. I bet you do get some looks driving him around...
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks Dwayne. The old 49 gets a lot of looks. Its pretty weird actually lol. I look hard at cool vehicles going down the road, but it never dawned upon me that the majority of people are doing the same thing. *So there are 3 things One must know when driving a Rare vehicle:* 1. Everybody is looking at your vehicle when you drive it. 2. Everybody wants to know if it is For Sale. 3. Just Get use to it lol.
@bentnickel74875 жыл бұрын
My dad was a sign painter, most of his life. I remember hundreds of trucks that he painted the owner's name and address and empty weight on. He charged $15.00 per side and the state only required the driver's side, but most truck owners wanted both sides lettered and for $5.00 more each side would be "shaded". Dark green truck with white letters and red shading was considered "hot stuff" in the 50's.
@davemorgan83884 жыл бұрын
Your video is great and I totally agree, those bias ply look perfect on the truck. I've been going back and forth on the same question for my 1959 Willys wagon. This video tipped the scale, I'm going for the 7.00x15 bias ply M/S that would have come on the wagon. The old wheels are powder coated and ready to go, order goes in today. Thanks
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
The old truck rides pretty nice on the new tires. It has enabled me to go 55 mph. Although 45 mph is what I usually drive 👍😀
@austinwagoncompany5 жыл бұрын
When I switched from bias to radial on my '57 3100, the ride was much more smooth and I also noticed that it had more give side to side. It took a little bit to adjust but it was a good switch for me.
@Phenom982 жыл бұрын
@@jamesleathers5488 I'd do the same thing. After all, if performance is all I cared for, i'd drive a modern Ford Maverick. I wanna get the old feel
@randytheracer36645 жыл бұрын
Cool looking Chevy I’m not a Chevy guy but I respect all cars lol it does need some restoration tho I can’t stand rust
@Zarealy5 жыл бұрын
Definitely can understand the hard choice. Positives and negatives on both sides, at the end of the day....do what works and fits for you. And btw I would like to sit down and have a few cups of coffee with your tire dude there and receive a lesson in rubber. Always looking to glean from those who have first hand industry knowledge of where we are and how we got here. Good video as usual.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke. Dennis definitely knows a lot about tires, and tractors too.
@patrickbouley92325 жыл бұрын
Good choice Tracy; bias, gotta stay with original equipment. My 1951 GMC p/u has the split rims which I welded together.
@davidlockwood60883 жыл бұрын
I was a tire mounter when radials were replacing bias ply tires. The bias plys were easier to mount. Also we used a bubble balancer.
@CreatingEssence5 жыл бұрын
It looks so good! Y'all did an awesome job. Looking forward to seeing that ride with Donny. 💗
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@stevenbohannon9564 жыл бұрын
Oh got them 6 ply s on our 91 GMC got a wide track groove for heavy rain we run p235r15 Take care Rev
@tammysarrazin70785 жыл бұрын
wow i didnt know all this about tires i thought for sure a tire made the year of the truck was the way to go now im glad you talked to the pro and got the right ones for you hugsssssss from Ontario Canada
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tammy. Hope you're well.
@hphillips7425 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Not enough people respect the wisdom that comes with age
@ericruiz21745 жыл бұрын
Did you adjust the gear box? Please, need some advise. I replace the link, tie rod and tie rod ends already and still have some play. Help needed! Thanks!
@wayofthewordwow75745 жыл бұрын
If it was for shows that is one thing but if I were going to drive it a lot I would have went radial but what matters is that you are happy, love the truck by the way
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
Well when it was new it would've been driven all the time with bias plies so it'll be fine
@overcloth5 жыл бұрын
love the truck and that tire shop guy. I hope your video of cleaning the paint, and the what have you, is a long video.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks and thanks for the suggestion!
@idaho2ndgens2405 жыл бұрын
I put some Excelsior radials on my 53 and really like them. They are narrow and look pretty much stock but the ride is fantastic. A little spendy but well worth it to me. Great video sets you are doing.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
I'll look into those tires. And thanks for the feedback!
@chicagosnowboarder5 жыл бұрын
Nice! And slick production. I'm old enough to remember bias ply tires, laying down rubber on pavemint in suburbia in the sixties being much younger than 16, driving a good vehicle like yours.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill. Good memories
@shawnn69263 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. I have a '30 pickup and want to get new tires. I think I'll spend the extra amount and get the radials.
@yogilours7225 жыл бұрын
hello, I already owned a truck like your in the late 70s, It was a 1953, not a big difference in the model, I think the only difference it was white. I have already changed the tires on this truck and I chose bias with inner tube, by heart I believe that the size of the tire 6.00X16 of Canadian tire, I live in Quebec. Good luck with your truck, it reminds me of good memories ........
@rickyrunner76195 ай бұрын
if you like the old school look go for it these trucks are worth more unrestored or as close to original as you can get them. looks sharp nice 49
@skipstein7445 жыл бұрын
Onmy 1969 Dodge D200 pickup which ran bias ply tires, when I had to go with raids, the truck was much on the road. Good points! Thanks
@johnwunder35215 жыл бұрын
I have same truck,told not to run radial tires...
@richardbrown45705 жыл бұрын
My '55 Ford F-100 came with bias ply Coker's and I didn't care for the way they seemed to want to roll under while cornering. I went with radials and solved that problem only to have the steering at low or no speed become considerably more difficult. I later found that the Ford owners manual recommended 44 psi and as the radials are rated up to this pressure I thought I'd try that as well. The truck does corner much better and the ride doesn't seem to be worse until you go over gravel roads. Steering at slow or no speeds is still bad. I prefer the traction and safety and long life options myself. I like what you're doing otherwise. God bless you.
@26dbman10 ай бұрын
Im right in the middle of getting my grandfathers 1950 truck on the road. Love the vids. Where did you find a seat cover to fit the seat? Im looking for one. The seat is in good condition except right below the back window so im looking for a seat cover like yours. Thanks man.
@pauledwards85764 жыл бұрын
Nice truck, nice choice. For me, my choice is STA's 7.00-15 great tire great price, and made in USA.
@user-rs1990 Жыл бұрын
Could you try using Bias Ply on the Front Axle and Radial Ply on the Rear? (but not vice-versa) Some people have done this in the past.
@RealWorldGarage5 жыл бұрын
With manual steering, the bias ply is probably a better choice. Some very good stuff in this video. That these young guys today need to know. Good video sir.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stevenbohannon9564 жыл бұрын
To bad yu dont live close to Alton I'll yu drive down to Cheepies Tire Shop n get 6 ply tires for around 80 per tire mounted balanced new stems for that price n the best people to deal with there located on Briadway south before East Alton nice lil gem Best to yu n yours Rev
@thestuffz5 жыл бұрын
I had NOS bias ply tires on my 73 F100. They were great around town. They only lasted about 3 years before they started to crack up real bad. :(
@Gigitygigity245 жыл бұрын
That shop owner was awesome
@bugnut8210 ай бұрын
How many miles average can bias ply tires go to?
@watto19644 ай бұрын
Can you tell me the name brand on those tires, if you remember? The Amazon link did not work. My luck, probably don't sell them anymore.
@manguydude2875 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the old timer knowledge!
@worldsfastestkayaks44044 жыл бұрын
Awesome truck, I'm glad you chose bias ply, I just bought 1950 like yours. After watching this video, I will put those on my truck. My truck came with no engine but I found an original, except it's a floor shift, but since it's so hard to find exactly what I want, I will get it. Question, the donor chassis and motor has a 2 piece drive shaft, can i just cut the rear shaft to fit my shorter frame, my rear diff has a yoke on it, it's not for a torque tube?
@stepht55 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! I enjoyed the story at the end!.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steph
@mikescott13075 жыл бұрын
Vintage..love it!
@ViperDent5 жыл бұрын
Radial. I know you want to be period correct, but cars want to be driven and that makes them bound to be on the road with other people. We have to be responsible and considerate to ourselves and others on the road, so we can enjoy these cars longer. You never know what might happen, but for something so visually insignificant, we should make the responsible decision. Bias tyres had only one advantage - load capacity; but with modern radial tyres, even that isn't a good enough reason to purchase them.
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
Bias plies were used forever. They're fine on the road.
@ViperDent3 жыл бұрын
@@rexjolles That's like saying leaded fuel was fine. They work as tyres, just really poorly.
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
@@ViperDent leaded fuel was fine.
@ViperDent3 жыл бұрын
@@rexjolles For cars, not people
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
@@ViperDent what u mean i've been drinking it for 900 years and i'm alright
@fff-cf4fx5 жыл бұрын
If you mentioned it, sorry - but what are the tires? Almost looks like a Kenda LT Bias I was thinking of using on my '49 to avoid Cok-r prices...
@dangarrity74495 жыл бұрын
I am all about keeping my truck original , after finding 16 and 1/2 inch rims on Craigslist I changed out my 8-lug split rim, and went with a highway tread, not only a smoother ride, but my truck will roll a little faster. It's on KZbin 1952 3/4 ton pick up fire truck
@fassfass74752 жыл бұрын
Que linda camioneta...!
@wormsnavel13115 жыл бұрын
0:40 i was like - > get both tires & drive what you want whenever you want :)
@jasonpeachrick20373 жыл бұрын
What brand are those biases?
@bertlbarm43745 жыл бұрын
#FarmAlarm are the new tires with steal cord or cotton cord?
@Danroxye014 жыл бұрын
On my old 1951 chevy 3100, the tire shop sold me some Michelin and those rode very well ! further more , You need to know the front axle / suspension and steering Box were built to last, you can take some of the free play in the steering box by thightening a screw. Axle & king pins are best ever ( same as tractor truck ), axle can be straighten if bent, grease nipple on suspension spring. I see modification made to these truck with Ford macpherson suspension big mistake, original configuration with the king pins will outlast that. I lived up north Canada and my truck started in the - 50 C no block heater some times left in the cold for more than a week and it started every time.
@martinsinclair552 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at a nice one for sale today. What is the value of that one?
@NLYS27 Жыл бұрын
How is the ride? I like how my truck rides with the radial. But the steering is completely terrible and the wheels are after market I do have the original ones. I will be daily driving the truck and taken it on road trips but also using it as a truck. What would you recommend?
@FarmAlarm Жыл бұрын
It's a toss up for me. I have had these bias tires for 3 years. I have had no issues. However I have often considered putting a set of radials on it. Mine steers great. I have put 10k miles on them. I really like the look of them on the truck too. I know I probably didn't help much lol. Thanks for the question
@drdjh20034 жыл бұрын
what brand tires are those?
@Markver15 жыл бұрын
Now the truck is ready for future videos of you and the family goin’ fishin’, campin’, towin’ ur little tractors, huntin’, et cetera...
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
I'm 15 and I've been saving my pennies and dimes, and I only need $800 more to buy this 1950 ford sedan beater I've been looking at for a while. It doesn't run but I can get it running, and when I get it I'll work for a dual carb, high compression heads, and bias plies.
@FarmAlarm3 жыл бұрын
That's way cool Rex. Keep me posted. I hope you get your car bud!
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
@@FarmAlarm thanks. My dad is begging me not to, yet he's the one who had at least 5 different shitbuckets he had to scrap in the past 😂 his 77 Cherokee, 62 mercedes, 66 corvair, 82 Starion, 80's cj, 54 pontiac, etc
@FarmAlarm3 жыл бұрын
Just be sure you make it safe. Dont skimp out on the brake system. Probably wise to replace all the brake lines and such. All Go, and No Woah is never good..
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
@@FarmAlarm yeah
@interstate5trucker5 жыл бұрын
That truck probably rolled off the assembly line with split rim tube type tires. Somewhere over the years some put those 15 inch tubeless wheels on it.
@woof35984 жыл бұрын
just got my 52 and it still has tubes and bias ply tires, Im wondering if I can get rid of the tubes and use the old rims when I replace the tires?
@FarmAlarm4 жыл бұрын
Are the wheels *split rims?* if so, you'll need tubes. But if regular rims, no tubes are needed as long as you are using a tubeless tire. Good luck!
@woof35984 жыл бұрын
nope, one piece with pin striping @@FarmAlarm
@RoyCousins5 жыл бұрын
Bias ply tires are known as Cross ply tyres in the UK. I use them on a 1930s car and they're better than the original period items as the modern compounds give better grip. Life is limited, especially as they are intended for road and racing. Modern steel belt radials are a lot tougher.
@EssayonsFG5 жыл бұрын
Great history on tires. Rob
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thanks Rob
@N-Scale Жыл бұрын
So what brand and size were they???
@FarmAlarm Жыл бұрын
I went with 6.70-15 Power King. But unfortunately they quit making that size. I was gonna get a new set, and they make a bigger size of 7.00-15, but I thought they were too big, so I went radials this go-round.
@N-Scale Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother !!! I just now ordered 5 Power King Super Hwy in 650 16@@FarmAlarm
@juanhortelano73794 жыл бұрын
Esto es lo mejor para la seguridad de todos, felicidades !
@angelonicassio71315 жыл бұрын
Love the tire guy in the video and at the end!
@SHADOW-ph4ic5 жыл бұрын
Dude please restore this truck back to factory. PLEASE!!!😎👍
@soldtobediers5 жыл бұрын
Running radials on my 5 widow & it takes great effort to turn while sitting still.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. When I drive this truck with these skinny bias ply tires, I think, who needs power steering lol.
@MrTommyboy95 жыл бұрын
I learned something about the Bias Ply tire, as I'm running Radials on my 54 and it steers like a Tank! Going back to the Bias Ply's next year, as I have to put some money together! Thanks for this Video!
@soldtobediers5 жыл бұрын
@@MrTommyboy9 Tickles me Y'all... when the inspection station kids try & grab up a big twist on the steering wheel. One even come off the seat with his head nearly bumping the wind shield. Had another one tell me that the brakes & power steering units were deficient. They really tweak out when they cant find the turn signal lever or hazard button. The Ooogahhh horn seems to pass O.K., as it is louder than most car horns. Taking the lid off the oil filled breather assembly really makes their day more con fusing - along with the lack of any oil filter. Wonder if they would ever find the battery? When I'm in a real kidding mood, I tell them... Yep! Just one more payment & it's all mine! And oh yeah this Baby here's E.M.P. Strike Proof.
@oldcroneysgarage97395 жыл бұрын
Bias plies for older trucks and heavy duty trucks like a old chevy c30 or a dodge 3500
@mikeyerke39205 жыл бұрын
I put bias plies on my ‘68 K20. Almost done with the restoration too...
@wormsnavel13115 жыл бұрын
1:31 you was thinking about that apple same as i did ? :D XD
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Joemama134795 жыл бұрын
if you ask me! I think radial now that's old school
@marlenelampard67915 жыл бұрын
Bias in a heartbeat..i wouldn't think twice...
@gordonmay57235 жыл бұрын
The extra grip of radial tires, as demonstrated by the tire dealer, exerts a side thrust on the front wheel bearings, through turns and curves. The original ball bearings were not designed to withstand the additional side force provided by the grip of the radial tires. If you had installed the radial tires, you then should replace the front wheel bearing, with roller bearings. Just another reason to keep the bias ply tires, if your intention is to remain original equipment
@mccrackenphillip5 жыл бұрын
Don't they have wider tread bias ply tire ?
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
They do.. but no reason for wide tires on super narrow rims.
@tammysarrazin70785 жыл бұрын
hope your wife and Henry and new bub are doing well hugssssss
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
We are blessed.
@FederationHero5 жыл бұрын
good choice for the ole girl, but i wont let anyone touch my lugs with an impact ever again.
@ericruiz21745 жыл бұрын
Whats the correct size for these tires???. Mines are too wide...
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
What size tire do you have?
@ericruiz21745 жыл бұрын
@@FarmAlarm i import it into Puerto Rico from texas. The actual tires are 255-60-R15. I want to get the original rims and install the tires like yours. I saw your rims are 15" but it dont mention the size. I got my 54 chev 3100 in may 2019. Its solid and complete. ericruiz2012@gmail.com to share pics...thanks!
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
@@ericruiz2174 the original tire size that I went with is 6.70-15. That's a bias size. Your 255's are *Wide* for sure! And a narrower tire will definitely be easier to steer.
@ericruiz21745 жыл бұрын
@@FarmAlarm yes please! So its 70 high and that make it go faster and more easy steering. Thanks! You can email me for any other advise and pic sharing. I dont have yours.
@mikejohansson67115 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I was always told that you can not put modern day radials on an old car, as the front end alignment systems that they were designed with were in the age before radials and if one puts on a radial tire it will cause stress and wear on the front end. It that is not true, I hope that radials would work as one day I hope to have an old truck myself.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
You can definitely put radial tires on old vehicles. As soon as the radial came out, most folks ran them. 👍
@glenbo24645 жыл бұрын
Good Choice looks good, those white walls were not doing the truck any justice.
@greyjay92023 жыл бұрын
Note to the tire installer: Using side nippers to install new tire valves, is a big no-no. Use the proper tool for this job, specifically designed to install valves without damaging them. To this truck's owner: I approve of your choice of bias ply tires for your truck. Its suspension was designed to work with bias ply tires. The soft, single-ply sidewall of a radial, is not compatible with the truck's suspension. Stiff suspension, soft tire sidewall, makes for potential trouble.
@jassmandidgeridoo2 жыл бұрын
Bias are nice if your using power by Armstrong steering
@FarmAlarm2 жыл бұрын
💪💪
@rexjolles3 жыл бұрын
If I got a brand new car I would put bias plies on it. But I'm never getting a car newer than 1959 anyway
@Rebel96685 жыл бұрын
Are those the original rims? I would have thought that they'd need tubes if it were the original rim. To me $120 for a bias ply seems a bit steep. If it were a vehicle I didn't drive a lot I could see going with them because it'd take a long time to rack up 15k miles. If I drove it every day though I think I'd want radials, but that's just me. Back in the day I put bias ply tires on my old '70 Nova, but they were only $40 a tire back then. Going around curves at speed they squalled, lol.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
They are the original rims. Some older Tube type rims take a larger valve stem. I think the tires were a little cheaper than that, like $115. But that included mounting and balancing. Might have been on the high side, but they are not popular anymore. So radial tires are probably cheaper or around the same price. I think it will take me a long time to put 15,000 miles on them. Lol $40!! That's awesome. Thanks for the comment.
@Rebel96685 жыл бұрын
@@FarmAlarm Yeah, tire companies never liked me much because I would only buy the tires, unmounted and mount and balance them at home on my bubble balancer, lol. The last tire shop the guy argued with me saying his spin balancer was so much better, computerized, blah, blah....I said, folks have been using bubble balancers for over a hundred years and they've always managed to do the job just fine!
@brianmatthews96975 жыл бұрын
Real men drive bias ply! Glad you went that route. Your tire guy is great, love his explanations. That twist test you did was cool. I never knew the reason why guys who put radials on have a hard time steering. A guy in an earlier comment mentions that. I have bias ply"s on my model A. I want that driving experience, seems like you do too. Keep the videos coming, we're all waiting for the drive with the old owner. You're doing that truck right!
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian. I bet your Model A is sweet to drive around. I am glad i went Bias ply for sure. Stay tuned, more videos to come!
@chuckhaynes64585 жыл бұрын
7.00x15 was an option for that truck. At about 30 inches tall they would help your road speed. With 16" rims 7.50x 16 tires are even taller at 31.5". I run them on my old Chevy truck. I'm surprised yours has the 15" rims.
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
It seems like some trucks were ordered with 15 inch rims. I was literally thinking last week, I wish I'd went with 7.00x15. It would have made the difference for sure. I really want to put some 3.55 gears in it. I know that would help get those rpm's down at highway speeds.
@chuckhaynes64585 жыл бұрын
@@FarmAlarm My 1962 Chevy 1/2 ton 6cyl. came with 3.89 axle ratio. Works perfect with 7.50x16 tires. If your truck is a 3 on the tree 3.54 might be a bit rough on the clutch with loads. I like your style about keeping it original. Keep on the lookout for some 3 or 6 clip 16" wheels. They're out there.
@jerrybrooks8705 жыл бұрын
@@FarmAlarm , it would probably be easier to find some 16 in rims for your truck than changing the gears in the rear differential. However, if you do opt for changing the gears out, Jim Carter has a kit for that. It's really great to see that old Chevy out on the road again. I have a 1951 2 1/2 ton Chevy flat bed that I need to get running again. I really miss driving it.
@howardnielsen62205 жыл бұрын
I run BFG 's radials on our 50 3100
@woof35984 жыл бұрын
what size did you go with ?
@stevehuffman74535 жыл бұрын
Bias Ply. That's what it had when new. Radials if you want the tyres to last 50k plus miles or if the tread pattern you want is not available on a bias ply tyre.
@redneckwithajeep50012 жыл бұрын
Bias ply tires look great but if you plan on actually driving radial all day
@lucianosilveira39455 жыл бұрын
O senhor da loja deu boas dicas a voce deve ter muito conhecimento , muito legal manter original, O seu aro é 16 ? poderia me passar as medidas do pneu que colocou ? preciso por no meu furgão e gostaria de uma referencia . saudaçoes do Brasil ....
@FarmAlarm5 жыл бұрын
obrigado por assistir. Minhas jantes são de 15 polegadas. o tamanho do pneu é 6,70 x 15. mas eu poderia ter sido mais alto com um 7,00 x 15
@Noah242234 жыл бұрын
Wow I video taped that video
@jmurphy19735 жыл бұрын
My dad bought a used 70's Chevy pickup back in the mid 80's amd it had bias tires on it. My mom refused to ride in it because it rode so rough. He put radials on it...problem solved.
@ty20105 жыл бұрын
In the mid 80s the last hold outs of regular production run bias, aside from trailer, were 6 to 12 ply, aka c to e load, primarily for 4wd, RV and service vehicles. Try to find a D range capacity now that fits on a 15 rim and isn't a trailer tire ;)
@wormsnavel13115 жыл бұрын
3:21 ~ 3:25 a little bit about how i'm taking decisions in my life :D :D :D