You've got me worried Bill, I'm restoring a '50 Chevy pickup for a tow
vehicle. I've been tempted by the disk brake conversion kit that vintage
truck outfit in California offers. The biggest challenge with towing is
always the stopping. For that matter it's tempting to go whole hog and
do the Rack and Pinion conversion at the same time. I know exactly what
you mean about the random steering.
-----Original Message-----
From: BillDentin@aol.com [mailto:BillDentin@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, August 24, 1998 6:57 AM
To: jsnook@wcnet.org; 102247.2323@compuserve.com
Cc: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TR3 rear axels
Baxter/Jeff:
I agree with most of what Jeff Snook said about tires, however I am not
convinced that radials are 'stickier' than bias ply tires. I think they
are
just different. I drove radials for years. First Goodyear Eagles, then
BFG
R-1s. I loved them. When I switched to bias ply tires I scared the
shit out
of myself, and I did not like them! However, I learned to use them, and
agree
with Jeff's description. Bias ply tires let go sooner, but grab again.
When
radials let loose...that's it. I also agree that after you get used to
that
characteristic, they are fun to drive.
Truth be told I believe radial tires are safer. What really drove the
point
home for me, is when I switched from bias ply to radial tires on my 1950
Chevy
ONE TON Panel Truck tow vehicle. The difference in handling was
incredible.
I believe radials are safer. You guys don't know it, but the most
EXCITING
part of any race week end for me is the trip to and from the track. If
you
tow with a 1950 Chevy ONE TON Panel Truck tow vehicle, you have to plan
your
stops (1950 brakes), and when you hit a bump, you are never sure which
direction you're going to be going when you come back down.
Bill Dentinger
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