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Originality / Re: 1968 SS Factory Tire Brand & Style
« on: November 06, 2018, 03:27:29 PM »
Nothing beats the look and driving experience of bias ply tires on these cars. Don't be scared of them, they are fine (see disclaimer). I run the repro Goodyear Polyglas F70-14 on my L30/M20 car because that is what my Dad put on the car 'back in the day'. They hook up great and are handle just fine, even when cruising the winding back roads at a good clip. I wouldn't trade them for anything. For me, there is no better feeling that rolling into a local show rockin' the Polyglas with full wheel covers!!
Just make sure to align the car properly for them and run the right tire pressure (which is relatively low by today's standards).
Disclaimer: My experience is with the currently available reproduction Polyglas from Kelsey. Now, it's my understanding that the Wide Tread tires had a different internal construction that the Polyglas. I'm not sure if the new reproductions exactly follow the original internal construction or not, so the Wide Tread may be different than the Polyglas.
Just make sure to align the car properly for them and run the right tire pressure (which is relatively low by today's standards).
Disclaimer: My experience is with the currently available reproduction Polyglas from Kelsey. Now, it's my understanding that the Wide Tread tires had a different internal construction that the Polyglas. I'm not sure if the new reproductions exactly follow the original internal construction or not, so the Wide Tread may be different than the Polyglas.
