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Eric.
I went to the Michelin site and didn't see anything about radials being more safe than bias, and I do not believe that because my tires are bias that they are un-safe.
I suppose the part about the 40% more contact area of radials over bias ply is just a non-issue, as well as the sidewall flexing being transmitted to the tread causing rapid wear, reduced traction, and higher fuel consumption. The whole page is about radials being safer than bias ply tires!
The main point is, if you're a stickler for originality and are anal about everything being correct, as well as your car is a trailer queen instead of a driver, then by all means go for the bias ply tires. If you drive your car more than 10 miles a week, then I recommend radial tires. They will improve the handling and the tires will last longer to boot.
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