Re: IML: Perky 61 imperial whitewalls

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

It is interesting to me that you based your decision on the "highness" and "perkiness" of the tires. 

Back in 1959, when my Dad was looking for a new set of whitewall tires for his '48 T&C Convertible 8, he spent extra time and money to obtain a set of what was at the time called "Low Profile" tires. I believe that he bought a new set of U.S. Royal's that said that on the side wall. Back then, that was the desired look. 

As I recall, my mother's '60 Imperial also had an expensive set of tires called Double Eagle put out by Goodyear. They combined the Low Profile look along with the safety of "Captive Air" inner-tire liners that prevented flats and blow outs.  

I wouldn't be suprisied if the '61 Imperial also had "Low Profile" tires on it when new. Things had changed a lot for tires between 1956 and 1961.

Paul

In an email dated Sat, 11 12 2004 3:51:41 am GMT, alacaria@xxxxxxxxx writes:

>Hey;
>
>Everyone, I ordered coker bias ply tires. The reason I did is that I have 
>coker bias on my 56 and it drives fine. The reason I chose the bias is that 
>in the postings someone said the bias tires stand taller and firmer and 
>give the car a better look. When I thought about it I thought of the times 
>my 56 was at a car show and that is one of the things that stood out to me 
>was the highness or perkiness of the tires and I thought the radials would 
>not give it the look I liked. Thanks for the postings responses it helped 
>me decide.
>
>Anthnoy
>


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