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Higher pressure, in theory, stiffens the ride and reduces tread width. Not noticeable, IMHO, between 32 and 36. Also, it helps keep the bead seated against a rim that wasn't designed for it in the first place.
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Al Light wrote: Bill: Diamond has two sizes, one too big, and one too small. Which are these. I am using the smaller ones with no problem and very happy. Some people have had trouble with fender clearance at the rear with the larger ones. I understand that a direct replacement is available in radial from one of the regular antique tire suppliers.
CORDially, Al Light
I bought the same ones that Josh Malks and others have been buying. They are 225/75/R16's. I have very little clearance behind the front tires. I had this same problem with my 15" tires. I think the replacement stub frame is not quite long enough. I bet if I measure the wheelbase of my Cabriolet, it won't be 125". My tracking width is a little wide which aggrevates the problem.
Rear is OK, not much different from what I had before. Tight but not too tight.
The only time I hear a little tire squeal is when I am backing out of my driveway which has a slight incline. When I hit the alley, the front end squeals just a little. No big deal, if I take it easy, I am fine.
How high a tire pressure can I run with these radials? They are Goodyear Wranglers.
I think recommended is 32 PSI, but can't I crank them up to 38 or 40 to get less bulging of the radials?
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hportz wrote: the front tread is too wide for a stock Cord. Henry
Good eyes. Not only is the front a little wide, the rear is wide too. I tried to buy wheels with 5" offsets to bring the track in a couple of inches, but the most offset I could get is 4".
The wider stance does make the car look a little more "modern".
At least the hubcaps won't be buggin' out at you any more.
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