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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
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Originally Posted by Happy_dan
They are radials. I tried to pick some that at least looked old school. They are Cooper Discoverer HT3 Radial Tubeless. I was told it was fine to use a tube with them.
Only for shows mostly because everyone keeps telling me they are dangerous even though they all came with them back in the day. I know they are dangerous to mount, but I think once they are on they are ok. But also to keep them in good shape and since I have a nice set of wheels with brand new tires on them and I like to drive the truck whenever I can, I will use those for regular duty. It's a lot easier to get them mounted than the originals. I am getting old so the originals with the new tires should outlast me. The only real issue I had is that I ordered the tubes from a local shop that assured me that the valve stems are bendable and should fit fine when in fact they are too short. I had to put extensions in them with a piece of fuel line to protect them from the side of the rim. Minor issue really.
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2 piece splits are dangerous ours are the retainer ring type totally safe after mounting. Only problem with tube type tires they go flat fast no such thing as a slow leak. Mine has tires from 1987 on it . I dont drive it but they are are still in good shape
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72 c20 custom camper Husky edition,
66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark
1969 AMX ,
1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20
1977 Suburban sold
68 anniversary.
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