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countrysquire · 03-24-2018, 10:12 AM

The tires on my new to me ‘35 deluxe coupe are quite old Lester 6.00-16s and, based on what I’ve read here and elsewhere, would like to replace them with a new set of Excelsior Stahl radials. My question concerns the sizes. I like the ‘big and little’ look, so I’m thinking 5.50-16 on the front and 7.50-16 on the rear, all on the stock 4” wheel.

For those running these or similar on a 35/36 coupe, do the 7.50s fit OK on the rear?

Thanks,
Bobby

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V8COOPMAN · 03-24-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by countrysquire

For those running these or similar on a 35/36 coupe, do the 7.50s fit OK on the rear?

Thanks,
Bobby

Judge for yourself.......these are 7.50 x 16 Stahls on the rear of this '36. The look is perfect! DD

countrysquire · 03-24-2018, 12:55 PM

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Judge for yourself.......these are 7.50 x 16 Stahls on the rear of this '36. The look is perfect! DD

Thanks DD. Yes, the look is perfect, I just wanted to make sure there wouldn’t be any clearance issues. I’m laid up for a bit following some abdominal surgery so I can’t do the measuring right now.

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PeterC · 03-24-2018, 01:49 PM

7:00X16 rear 5:50X16 bias ply

countrysquire · 03-24-2018, 02:00 PM

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7:00X16 rear 5:50X16 bias ply

Thanks Peter!

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Ggmac · 03-24-2018, 03:19 PM

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Judging from where the center of the rear wheel is , I'd say the rear has been lifted for clearance . Notice how much further down the center of hubcap is in stock photo vs big n littles

PeterC · 03-24-2018, 04:10 PM

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Judging from where the center of the rear wheel is , I'd say the rear has been lifted for clearance . Notice how much further down the center of hubcap is in stock photo vs big n littles

What stock photo and what car are you referring to?

Ggmac · 03-24-2018, 05:58 PM

Never mind , I was looking at the height difference between the gloss car and the flat black . I now realize they both have big n littles . That's what happens when trying to feed the dog and post !
Sorry

countrysquire · 03-24-2018, 07:18 PM

It looks like the 5.50/7.00 combo will be best for me, so that’s what I ordered. Looking forward to getting them on my car.

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JM 35 Sedan · 03-24-2018, 08:24 PM

I had 750 x 16 on rear, and 550 x 16 on front of my 35 fordor sedan (Avatar) for about 15-20k miles. These were radial tires purchased from Diamondback, and they were mounted on stock/original 4" wide 35 wire wheels. The rear tires did just very slightly rub the underside of fenders a few times during my travels. I'm also getting ready to purchase a set of Excelsior Stahl radials that will be installed on stock 35 wires. I plan to go with 700 for rear, and either 550 or 600 on front.

V8COOPMAN · 03-24-2018, 08:53 PM

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I had 750 x 16 on rear, and 550 x 16 on front of my 35 fordor sedan (Avatar) for about 15-20k miles. These were radial tires purchased from Diamondback, and they were mounted on stock/original 4" wide 35 wire wheels. The rear tires did just very slightly rub the underside of fenders a few times during my travels. I'm also getting ready to purchase a set of Excelsior Stahl radials that will be installed on stock 35 wires. I plan to go with 700 for rear, and either 550 or 600 on front.

To you John, and "country squire"....... if memory still serves me at all, it seems like the 7.00s were WIDER overall than the 7.50s. Anyway, check to be certain. DD

Lawson Cox · 03-24-2018, 09:16 PM

Different strokes for different folks. I for one prefer stock.

JSeery · 03-24-2018, 09:18 PM

Don't get much of a rake with stock!

V8COOPMAN · 03-24-2018, 11:17 PM

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Different strokes for different folks. I for one prefer stock.

You mean like those STOCK hydraulic brakes? DD

MuskegonFlatheadFan · 03-28-2018, 07:56 AM

My friend Andy's roadster, if you prefer the whitewalls.

Tom's36coupe · 03-28-2018, 09:30 AM

Hard to tell in this picture but I went with 700s in back and 550s for the front, fit was fine for the rears. Wanted 750s but thought could have some issues with rubbing, looks like they work fine.

JM 35 Sedan · 03-28-2018, 02:44 PM

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To you John, and "country squire"....... if memory still serves me at all, it seems like the 7.00s were WIDER overall than the 7.50s. Anyway, check to be certain. DD

Roger on that DD, will do.

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Different strokes for different folks. I for one prefer stock.

Lawson, I'm for different strokes for different folks as well. The last FH engine I built was stroked to 4-1/8"

wexford · 03-28-2018, 06:19 PM

Here are a few pictures i took of a very nice 35 ford at a car show

countrysquire · 04-25-2018, 08:56 AM

To close the loop on this, I ordered the Excelsior radials directly from Coker in 7.00-16 & 5.50-16 and they fit the car very well, with plenty of clearance in the rear. I have yet to drive it with the new tires, but hope to do so this weekend after returning home from Pate. Thanks again for the recommendations and photos.

countrysquire · 04-27-2018, 04:26 PM

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To close the loop on this, I ordered the Excelsior radials directly from Coker in 7.00-16 & 5.50-16 and they fit the car very well, with plenty of clearance in the rear. I have yet to drive it with the new tires, but hope to do so this weekend after returning home from Pate. Thanks again for the recommendations and photos.

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03-24-2018, 10:12 AM	#1
countrysquire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 220	New Tires for My New ‘35 The tires on my new to me ‘35 deluxe coupe are quite old Lester 6.00-16s and, based on what I’ve read here and elsewhere, would like to replace them with a new set of Excelsior Stahl radials. My question concerns the sizes. I like the ‘big and little’ look, so I’m thinking 5.50-16 on the front and 7.50-16 on the rear, all on the stock 4” wheel. For those running these or similar on a 35/36 coupe, do the 7.50s fit OK on the rear? Thanks, Bobby Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Bobby '35 Five Window Coupe www.houstonvaporblasting.com

03-24-2018, 03:19 PM	#6
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,096	Re: New Tires for My New ‘35 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Judging from where the center of the rear wheel is , I'd say the rear has been lifted for clearance . Notice how much further down the center of hubcap is in stock photo vs big n littles

03-24-2018, 05:58 PM	#8
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,096	Re: New Tires for My New ‘35 Never mind , I was looking at the height difference between the gloss car and the flat black . I now realize they both have big n littles . That's what happens when trying to feed the dog and post ! Sorry

03-24-2018, 07:18 PM	#9
countrysquire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 220	Re: New Tires for My New ‘35 It looks like the 5.50/7.00 combo will be best for me, so that’s what I ordered. Looking forward to getting them on my car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Bobby '35 Five Window Coupe www.houstonvaporblasting.com

03-24-2018, 09:16 PM	#12
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: New Tires for My New ‘35 Different strokes for different folks. I for one prefer stock. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

03-24-2018, 09:18 PM	#13
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: New Tires for My New ‘35 Don't get much of a rake with stock!

04-25-2018, 08:56 AM	#19
countrysquire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 220	Re: New Tires for My New ‘35 To close the loop on this, I ordered the Excelsior radials directly from Coker in 7.00-16 & 5.50-16 and they fit the car very well, with plenty of clearance in the rear. I have yet to drive it with the new tires, but hope to do so this weekend after returning home from Pate. Thanks again for the recommendations and photos.