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Old 03-28-2014, 08:29 PM   #1
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What tires r u using on the 16" rims????
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Old 03-28-2014, 11:06 PM   #2
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205 -80 8ply radials, No body roll due too soft side walls.
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Old 03-29-2014, 12:05 AM   #3
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Firestone Black wall Bias ply 650-16
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Old 03-29-2014, 04:26 AM   #4
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rear 750 16 front 550 16 firestones
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Old 03-29-2014, 10:46 AM   #5
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They will make your Model A look funny
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Old 03-29-2014, 11:58 AM   #6
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On this one I run 700x16 mud grips on the back and 600x16 on the front. The 700s are close to the outside diameter of the original 19s and doesn't slow top speed like a smaller diameter 16 inch tire WILL. On the front, 5.50s would steer better but this is what was given to me so, I decided to use them on my farm truck.
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Old 03-29-2014, 12:39 PM   #7
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Dunlop Grandtrek 215/70R16 radials. I run them as tubeless. This size was originally used on the RAV4.
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Old 03-29-2014, 03:27 PM   #8
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ditto post #7 size; cooper tires, tubeless
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Old 03-30-2014, 09:57 AM   #9
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Default Re: 16" Ford wheels

if someone was going to order stock of the rack 16" black steel rim to fit a 1930 Model
A what would the bolt pattern measurements be and off-set if that apply's. What size tires are guys running to get close to stock diam. Also can we run a low cost radial or should we use bias plys ?
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Old 03-30-2014, 12:09 PM   #10
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Ford wheels from the 40's (and Merc) fit, 5x 5 1/2 is the bolt pattern I believe. Some later Ford p/up wheels also fit. Your choice either bias or radial, most run tubeless.
600x16, 650x16, radials a lot of fellows run P215-70R16's.
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