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Originally Posted by vincent
Now my local vintage tire dealer told me that the 7,00 x 16" Firestone is bigger in diameter than the 7,50" - is that true?
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It depends on the brand name. Coker vintage BF Goodrich tires can be sized that way. Firestones tend not to be. I have found in the past that the 7.00s have a wider cross section than the 7.50s. They're both VERY close in diameter. I would consider radial tires, especially if you want to go FAST. They drive so much nicer, too. Stahl Excelsior Radials are not cheap, but extremely good quality, and fit the Ford 4" wheels well, WITHOUT tubes. Pictured are 5.50 and 7.50 x 16 Stahl Excelsiors on 4" X 16" 1940 Ford wheels. They will fit the wire wheels the same. DD
