| jcoulter | -- 06-24-2011 @ 9:13 AM |
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Hi All...I have a 1953 F-100 pickup that I am trying to restore (not concourse, it is a driver) and I have a question on wheels/tires... I have a set of 4, 15" rims from a later year ('56) Ford pickup and was wondering what size tire would be best to use...I know in 1953 the pickups came with 16" rims, but I have these 4, 15" rims that have been powdercoated and are ready to go....through Coker Tire and Universal Tire it looks like Firestone 6.70 x 15 will work,and I think those were standard equipment in '56, but would like to hear from anyone that might have used this or a better combination... Thanks, Jeff Coulter Canton, Ohio jeff@jeffcoulter.com 330.280.6841
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| supereal | -- 06-24-2011 @ 10:02 AM |
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That should be OK. You might wish to consider radials for a few bucks more. They would soften the ride, always welcome in a pickup. Just be sure your front end is in good shape, as they do tend to wander a bit because of more flexible sidewalks.
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| jcoulter | -- 06-24-2011 @ 10:16 AM |
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Thanks...Radials are a good option to consider...I just went through the front end and it is up to par...
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| alanwoodieman | -- 06-24-2011 @ 7:21 PM |
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I run radials from Firestone on my 3/4 ton stake bed, I am using 16" merc wheels but a lot of the guys are running 15" truck rims with no problems, smoother, wander free ride and better braking with more tire on the ground. Since you are considering radials try to match the tire diameter to the stock tire diameter for a better match on the speedometer. 650 16 bias are close to a 22575R 16, this is what I am running
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| 51f1 | -- 06-25-2011 @ 10:16 AM |
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Radials are not a "a few bucks more." I considered them a couple of years ago for my truck, from Coker, and the difference in cost was about 50%. A set of 5 Coker radial tires was about $1,000. A set of Firestone bias ply tires was about $700. Richard
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| TomO | -- 06-28-2011 @ 8:33 AM |
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As long as you do not want whitewall tires, you can buy that size radial tire from the $60 to $150 range at your local dealer. Because Coker is one of the few to service the hobby, he does not need to be competitive in pricing. Tom
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| shogun1940 | -- 06-30-2011 @ 2:07 PM |
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i keep hearing bad things about coker tires splitting after the first year, double the 6.70 and add the rim dia. for the size and go with radials , does anyone make portawalls, they could be glued on today with the new epoxys, good luck
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| trjford8 | -- 07-01-2011 @ 6:35 PM |
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I think that Diamondback uses a bonded whitewall.I have heard that many have used the Diamondback Classic tire without problems.
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