Originally Posted by Sedgewick
Another thing people mention are the wheel bearings. I have read that if you run radials you should change out the ball bearings for roller bearings. I have no idea about that.
I think that's a myth. I've been driving my '56 Coupe de Ville for over 20 years with ball bearing wheel bearings and radial tires. There is absolutely no problem at any speed. The AD truck has its original wheel bearings and there aren't any troubles there, either.

Last edited by Peggy M; 01/30/2024 2:30 PM.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)