| SDExpoman | -- 11-29-2010 @ 8:21 AM |
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I have a '37 1/2 ton Pickup in the process of restoration. I was curious as to the stock sized rim and tire sizes that Henry used. The rims on my truck are 15's with old school juice brakes. I like the look of the Coker white walls and am not certain what sizes would look best. I am not building a points truck, just a driver and want it to sit nice. What are you using?
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| 51f1 | -- 11-29-2010 @ 8:58 AM |
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A lot of people may recommend the Coker radials, but I got the Firestones from Coker. The radials are considerably more expensive. The Firestones seem to be high quality tires. They are 6.00 x 16. If I am not mistakened, Coker makes the Firestones. Richard This message was edited by 51f1 on 12-2-10 @ 7:17 AM
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| SDExpoman | -- 11-29-2010 @ 1:08 PM |
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Thank you for your reply 51f1, I am also interested in finding out the tire sizes used by trucks in my series and if the 15" rims were correct for the '37. Additionally, is there a advantage to selecting a particular sized tire for looks, performance etc...
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| nelsb01 | -- 11-29-2010 @ 4:47 PM |
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Stock was 600 x 16 blackwall of course.
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| trjford8 | -- 11-29-2010 @ 5:09 PM |
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The stock truck had 16" rims. If you want a good look and fill the fender well I would use a 235X75X 15 radial wide white. If you have a dropped axle in the front I would use a 205X75x15 or a 215x75X15 radial wide white.
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| tudorbilll | -- 12-09-2010 @ 12:36 AM |
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I have two 35s a car and a pickup i have raidials on both there just a much better handeling tire why do you think the industrie went with them.
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| unclemark | -- 12-13-2010 @ 8:05 PM |
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Coker radial 16's with radial tubes. So far so good.
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