Re: [AMC-list] BIAS vs Radial tires on rims

[wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I've heard the term and the same story. Never heard of a failure on any actual bias rims used with radial tires. 
   If it truly bothers you. Well, you will have to buy a set of wheels that are newer and made for radials. 

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From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:11:01 
To: AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family<amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [AMC-list] BIAS vs Radial tires on rims

What sort of notches?  My 67 Marlin has had radials on it for years and they are
fine.
 
Ken


Quoting JohnBherna@xxxxxxx:

> I have a 1967 Rambler Rebel Wagon that I just purchased some used 225/70/14 
>  tires.  The tire shop said that I had BIAS rims and pointed to some 
> notches  in the rim.
>  
> They said the radial tires may have leakage later or come off the rim if I  
> hit a curb or other objects.  Can someone explain if that is true?
>  
> Thanks,
> John
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