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Right, alternatives that we’ve detailed more fully over on FTE are the 17.5” x 5.25” (Budd 70720 or 73240) and 19.5” X 5.25” (Budd 71410) true tubeless wheels that were introduced in 1956 and optional to 1966. The 8-19.5” tire is the truest equal to the 7.50-17” and widow maker while the 17.5” with 8-17.5” tire is close in diameter to a 7.50-16”. These were never designed or warranted for use with radial tires but are obviously the tires of choice for many today. Stu