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CSArno · 12-22-2015, 09:51 PM

Was looking at tires tonight for my '49 F1. Anyone had good luck with a particular brand? Going to go with tubeless radial on stock rim. 6-16 or 6.5-16.. I think. Open to suggestions. Black wall or maybe red stripe. Definitely not wide whites. Truck will be used to just bump around. Not do 80 down the highway..

Chris

Drbrown · 12-22-2015, 11:33 PM

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Big Red 51 · 12-23-2015, 04:47 AM

Chris, I used Diamond Back Radials without tubes on my '51 F1 on original rims with excellent results and many hiway miles with no problems. I currently have a set on my '53 Victoria. I always get the WWW built from the modern Michelin tire. Good deep tread and a smooth ride.
Good luck, Don

38coop · 12-23-2015, 06:32 AM

Has anyone used the Toyo tire with the 3in. whitewall from Diamond Back? I am thinking about getting some for my 49 Ford.

trainguy · 12-23-2015, 08:23 AM

I have replaced the DB radials on my 41 sw and 46 ford conv. Due to difficult steering.I replaced the with Coker 600:16 bias ww purchased from Summit racing who offers free shipping and the same price as Coker.The cars steer a lot easier and the ride and handling was acceptable.I have not regretted the change.BTW I have two sets of DB white wall radials available. Phil

Ardun · 12-23-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 38coop

Has anyone used the Toyo tire with the 3in. whitewall from Diamond Back? I am thinking about getting some for my 49 Ford.

I have them on my '53. A little hard riding, otherwise a very nice tire.

12-22-2015, 09:51 PM	#1
CSArno Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maine Posts: 378	Tires, Tires, so many tires to choose from.. Was looking at tires tonight for my '49 F1. Anyone had good luck with a particular brand? Going to go with tubeless radial on stock rim. 6-16 or 6.5-16.. I think. Open to suggestions. Black wall or maybe red stripe. Definitely not wide whites. Truck will be used to just bump around. Not do 80 down the highway.. Chris

12-22-2015, 11:33 PM	#2
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Tires, Tires, so many tires to choose from.. Recommend you use the site's "Search" function and you get a week's worth of reading.

12-23-2015, 04:47 AM	#3
Big Red 51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 131	Re: Tires, Tires, so many tires to choose from.. Chris, I used Diamond Back Radials without tubes on my '51 F1 on original rims with excellent results and many hiway miles with no problems. I currently have a set on my '53 Victoria. I always get the WWW built from the modern Michelin tire. Good deep tread and a smooth ride. Good luck, Don

12-23-2015, 06:32 AM	#4
38coop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 180	Re: Tires, Tires, so many tires to choose from.. Has anyone used the Toyo tire with the 3in. whitewall from Diamond Back? I am thinking about getting some for my 49 Ford.

12-23-2015, 08:23 AM	#5
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: Tires, Tires, so many tires to choose from.. I have replaced the DB radials on my 41 sw and 46 ford conv. Due to difficult steering.I replaced the with Coker 600:16 bias ww purchased from Summit racing who offers free shipping and the same price as Coker.The cars steer a lot easier and the ride and handling was acceptable.I have not regretted the change.BTW I have two sets of DB white wall radials available. Phil