After 40 years of riding on bias ply tires mounted on artillery rims on my 3/4 ton 1939 Chevy stake truck, I switched to tubeless radial tires last fall. I was able to find 4 original 15" artillery rims. Had them sandblasted and powder coated. Artillery rims have rivets galore. It's been a year now and I've experienced no air pressure loss. What a difference the radial tires make versus the bias ply. Handling and ride comfort was much improved. Should have done the change years ago.
Rick
