thanks for all of the responses and suggestions. yes, this is the oldest vehicle i have driven and i know it wont handle like later model trucks. I just want it to handle a little better. I can tolerate a little scary, here are a couple of pics of my bikes so you can see that i don't need it to handle like a caddilac. tomorrow i will investigate more and see what i come up with. also i am running 4 radials, but the rear tire are different tread than the front. i know i just need to get 4 all new tires -DVZ

http://s1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee502/dvzdeathtrap/dvzdeathtraps%20bikes/