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Old 10-22-2013, 04:09 PM   #1
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Thinking about putting 16 inch wire wheels on my 29 coupe.
What is a good tire that does not break the bank?
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Old 10-22-2013, 04:10 PM   #2
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Whatever you can get at Sams Club or Costco in the size you want.
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Old 10-22-2013, 05:02 PM   #3
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Just bought 16's from Lucas tire out of California 147.00 ea. Best deal I could find. Black wall
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I got BFG's from Coker.
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Old 10-22-2013, 05:23 PM   #5
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Many run a radial and probably for less than $147 each, 35 wires can be run tubeless. Not orig (neither is 600x16, but functional and look good. JMO FWIW
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Thinking about putting 16 inch wire wheels on my 29 coupe.
What is a good tire that does not break the bank?
If you do, I might be interested in a couple of your 21 inch wheels. PM if so.
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Old 10-22-2013, 06:00 PM   #7
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Remember that 600-16 will be a tight fit in the fender well. You may need to let the air out and car and carry a tire pump. An alternative might be to buy a smaller tire for the spare.

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Old 10-22-2013, 07:44 PM   #8
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Sorry, I know I've said this a few times in the past, but, 16 inch wheels and tires will make your Model A look funny!
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My 29 Coupe has 16 inch wires, 7.50 on the back and 6.50 on the front. Doesn't look funny to me. To me fatter tires make it look like it won't fall over in a strong wind.

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Silly question, but do the Ford 16" wheels just bolt right on?
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Old 10-22-2013, 08:23 PM   #11
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Silly question, but do the Ford 16" wheels just bolt right on?
Yes.
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Old 10-22-2013, 09:04 PM   #12
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Silly question, but do the Ford 16" wheels just bolt right on?
All of the '28 (except AR) through '35 wire wheels bolt right on to the mechanical hubs/drums. You cannot run solid wheels on the mechanical hubs/drums or wire wheels on the later ('40-'48) hydraulic hubs/drums without adapters.

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I wish I had known that earlier! There was a set of them at the Louisville swap meet last weekend that were reasonably priced...
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Old 10-22-2013, 10:12 PM   #14
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Down under am running 205 80 radials these are 8ply so no tire roll. touota p/u,s have them as sure other models do. Been scoring them for $100.00 each which is $82 usd. Dealers take them of new vehicles as cockies want mud grips, Much better than cross ply,s. Summer is here.
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Many run a radial and probably for less than $147 each, 35 wires can be run tubeless. Not orig (neither is 600x16, but functional and look good. JMO FWIW
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What would happen if you tried to use 21" or 19" wheels and the matching tires without tubes? (Assuming that you could fit a valve stem to the wheel.)

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Down under am running 205 80 radials these are 8ply so no tire roll. touota p/u,s have them as sure other models do. Been scoring them for $100.00 each which is $82 usd. Dealers take them of new vehicles as cockies want mud grips, Much better than cross ply,s. Summer is here.
Do you have a pic of that? Sounds like a good alternative.
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My 29 Coupe has 16 inch wires, 7.50 on the back and 6.50 on the front. Doesn't look funny to me. To me fatter tires make it look like it won't fall over in a strong wind.


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Old 10-23-2013, 08:15 AM   #18
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looks funnY!
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Old 10-23-2013, 08:25 AM   #19
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Larry, here's an opinion to consider... with 16" wheels you will give up some of the uniqueness of the antique car. Here's why:

When people look at your car, they will instantly recognize the radials as modern. There's no way to change that; it's a fact and it will happen. So as they look over the car, they see mixed messages of "antique" and "modern" and often come to the conclusion that your car is not from the 1920's. There's something "off" about it, and although they can't put their finger on it, they believe this is a modern car. Some think it's a 50's hotrod. Some think it's a modern kit car. But few accept that it is an authentic 1920's car. There are too many mixed signals for the brain to accept. It must be modern.

So if you're okay giving up that uniqueness and "wow factor," the 16's would probably be awesome!
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Old 10-23-2013, 11:20 AM   #20
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I don't think most people put that much thought into it. It's not a psychological process. If they ask, just say you switched to a modern tire for convenience, price and better ride. I've traveled with a lot of people who had 16's, and the only comments I've ever heard were "Oh, that car as different size rims and this one". and then the owner says "yeah, these rims are off of a '35 instead of a Model A. They ride better, so I switched". And the person questioning doesn't really care. People were switching to different style rims and 16's in the era..... so i don't think they make a car look "modern".

I like the look of 19's better, but Im putting 16's on this week so I don't have to deal with those crappy tubes anymore. Plus, my 19's were almost worn out anyways. I do a lot of bigger trips, so it's also a piece of mind to know that if I have a blow out, or something tire related- I can just get to the next town and they'll have a tire that'll work.
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