Re: 1942 Tire size

Posted by JWL On 2013/6/12 10:09:53

My 115C has Diamondback www tubeless radials based on Hankook tires. It steers, stops and rides nicely. No problem with any of the steering or suspension components. The tires are mounted tubleless on the original wheels and hold air pressure. I think these tires are better than the replica bias ply tires being offered.

My 1955 Clipper Super also has a set of Diamondback www tubeless radials based on Dayton tires. They look attractive, and steer and ride excellently.

That said, my '47 Custom Clipper has a set of five 25+ year old genuine Firestone bias ply tube type tires. The spare has never been used. It too steers, stops and rides nicely. I only drive the Clipper in around the immediate area due to age of the tires and tubes; although, there is no sign of aging on the outside of the tires, and tread is still deep. The Clipper has always been garaged. It will get a set of Diamondback www tubeless radials when I replace the Firestones.

These are my experiences, others may have had different ones.

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