How 550x19 radials look on a 29 Town Sedan

[steve s]

Several people asked me to post photos when I got the 5.50R19 tires installed, so here they are, along with before shots of some previous tires I've used (sorry for mislabeling in thread title). I think they look a tad big if you study them, but don't jump out at you as being off. They really do make a difference when driving over ruts and cracks, etc. that normally wrest control of the steering from the driver. Also, I was pleasantly surprised at how quiet they are considering the clunky looking tread pattern.

On the down side, they cost a bunch, and the valve stems on the recommended tubes really are too long, and there's no doubt that they're not as sharp as the whitewalls.

The first shot compares height of mounted radials and worn 21" Firestones. The radials shots can be identified by the 19" hubcapped wheels. Other tires shown are Firestones, Universals, Sears (all 21") and 16" tires it had on when I bought it in 1960.