On these trucks with straight front axle tires make a big difference . At one point I had a 1950 F--d 1/2 ton that came with huge bias ply tires , g 60's i think , and switched to smaller radials to cure the scare factor. Although it didn't turn into Ferrari it did eliminate the need to wear depends on the bumpy twisty roads .

John


good planning is no substitute for dumb luck