No more Bias Ply tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LT1 Burb · 11-16-2020, 10:57 AM

I made a couple subtle changes for Dino's, the show was awesome and if you haven't been put it on your list. My truck made it onto the new Brothers shirt also.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-16-2020, 11:01 AM

That's cool.

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-16-2020, 11:44 AM

Nice! How's the ride with the radials compare to the bias-plys?

Southcity · 11-16-2020, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Nice! How's the ride with the radials compare to the bias-plys?

I'm curious to hear your feedback on the recent changes you made as well (tires and ride height). Your truck always looked great to me, these recent modifications are a nice subtle change but I'm guessing the biggest change is how it now drives/handles etc.

LT1 Burb · 11-16-2020, 12:22 PM

The ride is a 100% better, it is actually enjoyable to drive, doesn't squeal going around corners at 10 mph, doesn't howl at 50 and feels safe at 70. I have never been even 65mph in my truck. I just did a 3-5 drop on springs with shocks and ran an 8' wheel vintique on rear.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 11-16-2020, 12:31 PM

20 years ago I bought redline reproduction tires, and put them on a hot Nova I had.

I am with you on replacing them

LT1 Burb · 11-16-2020, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

20 years ago I bought redline reproduction tires, and put them on a hot Nova I had.

I am with you on replacing them

Never again, great on a vehicle sitting in a museum or showroom.

roll_the_dice · 11-16-2020, 12:39 PM

Glad you are enjoying your truck again! It is just gorgeous...amazing what subtle changes can do for you! That's awesome about the T-shirt too!

gulfcoast66 · 11-16-2020, 06:48 PM

Lt1 Burb, The Rear Rim and Tire Combo with the Drop Looks Great �� ..

raylube · 11-16-2020, 07:10 PM

The truck is even more awesome in person. Seen it at the git down
Enjoyed talking with you at the git down. Good luck on a future burb build.

**Steeveedee** · 11-16-2020, 09:13 PM

That is one sharp truck! Congrats on the T-shirt! As for bias ply tires, I had a '40 Chevy with a straight axle. That car was all over the road when they got worn, but a set of radials tamed that. It was real fun going through the traps at the drag strip at about 100. It tended to float at speed, too, which didn't help at all.

LT1 Burb · 11-18-2020, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by raylube

The truck is even more awesome in person. Seen it at the git down
Enjoyed talking with you at the git down. Good luck on a future burb build.

Yes, good chattin with ya!

LT1 Burb · 11-18-2020, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gulfcoast66

Lt1 Burb, The Rear Rim and Tire Combo with the Drop Looks Great �� ..

Thanks!!

jchav62 · 11-18-2020, 01:09 PM

Looks great! I'm hoping to make it to next year's Git Down...

**MT65** · 11-21-2020, 08:59 AM

Liking that stance....

11-16-2020, 10:57 AM	#1
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	No more Bias Ply tires I made a couple subtle changes for Dino's, the show was awesome and if you haven't been put it on your list. My truck made it onto the new Brothers shirt also. Attached Images

11-16-2020, 11:01 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: No more Bias Ply tires That's cool. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-16-2020, 11:44 AM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: No more Bias Ply tires Nice! How's the ride with the radials compare to the bias-plys? __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-16-2020, 12:22 PM	#5
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: No more Bias Ply tires The ride is a 100% better, it is actually enjoyable to drive, doesn't squeal going around corners at 10 mph, doesn't howl at 50 and feels safe at 70. I have never been even 65mph in my truck. I just did a 3-5 drop on springs with shocks and ran an 8' wheel vintique on rear.

11-16-2020, 12:31 PM	#6
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,628	Re: No more Bias Ply tires 20 years ago I bought redline reproduction tires, and put them on a hot Nova I had. I am with you on replacing them

11-16-2020, 12:39 PM	#8
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: No more Bias Ply tires Glad you are enjoying your truck again! It is just gorgeous...amazing what subtle changes can do for you! That's awesome about the T-shirt too! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

11-16-2020, 06:48 PM	#9
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: No more Bias Ply tires Lt1 Burb, The Rear Rim and Tire Combo with the Drop Looks Great �� .. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

11-16-2020, 07:10 PM	#10
raylube Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Preston Idaho Posts: 279	Re: No more Bias Ply tires The truck is even more awesome in person. Seen it at the git down Enjoyed talking with you at the git down. Good luck on a future burb build.

11-16-2020, 09:13 PM	#11
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,698	Re: No more Bias Ply tires That is one sharp truck! Congrats on the T-shirt! As for bias ply tires, I had a '40 Chevy with a straight axle. That car was all over the road when they got worn, but a set of radials tamed that. It was real fun going through the traps at the drag strip at about 100. It tended to float at speed, too, which didn't help at all. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

11-18-2020, 01:09 PM	#14
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: No more Bias Ply tires Looks great! I'm hoping to make it to next year's Git Down... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-21-2020, 08:59 AM	#15
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: No more Bias Ply tires Liking that stance....

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