Our trucks originally came with bias ply tires. Although available in Europe and Asia, radial tires were not produced here in the US until the late sixties. Ford being the first to put radials on there cars in 1970. In 1968, Consumer Reports, acknowledged the superiority of the radial tire design, documenting its longer tread life, better steering characteristics, and less rolling resistance, which increases gas mileage. This article really helped to push the radial tire here in America.
Most ‘bolters agree, that if you want a 100% original, show winning truck, you go with bias ply. If you want to drive it allot, radials will make a more comfortable ride.
Last edited by Phak1; 08/28/2021 1:27 PM.
