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| | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 173 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 173 | I'm about to get a new set of shoes for my '52 GMC COE. I was surprised to find out that TOYO still makes a 8.25-20 radial. There aren't any available in any of our local warehouses and the extra frieght plus the extra cost above a decent quality bias ply amounts to +$150 per tire.
I don't plan on driving this truck daily, but I do plan on working the old girl some. This would be all farm to market local roads. The truck "follows the ruts" in the pavement now with a set of rock hard bias plies of questionable age. The kingpins and steering linkage seem tight.
I believe a set of radials on the front might help this some, but I don't know if the extra cost is justified for maybe 1000 mies a year.
Does anyone have any experience that would help me decide if the extra cost is justified. Thanks,
Scott
1947, 1950, & 1952 Chevrolet 1/2 ton
1952 GMC 450 series Cab Over Engine
1946 Chevrolet 2 Ton
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