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bobsmanstuff · 02-03-2019, 03:54 PM

I have a 1930 model A pick up with 650x16 rims and tires. I have a chance to pick up a set of 600x16 tires for a good price. Is there any real difference in the size?

Beater · 02-03-2019, 06:33 PM

750-16 are about as tall as 19-475/500 smaller the first number the shorter the tire.

eagle · 02-03-2019, 08:28 PM

6.50 vs 6.00 = 1/2 inch. They'll work just fine.

bobsmanstuff · 02-09-2019, 10:20 AM

Thanks Guys

katy · 02-09-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bobsmanstuff

I have a 1930 model A pick up with 650x16 rims and tires. I have a chance to pick up a set of 600x16 tires for a good price. Is there any real difference in the size?

How old are the tires? If they're old stock they may wear out in a hurry.

Purdy Swoft · 02-09-2019, 12:38 PM

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The tires won't wear very quickly if they are allstate brand . My experience with 16 & 19 inch tires are that the 16s are not as tall . Using 16 inch tires will slow the top speed because of the gearing down effect . Besides that , the 16 inch tires don't look right on a model A unless that is the look that you want .

30 Closed Cab PU · 02-09-2019, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

The tires won't wear very quickly if they are allstate brand . My experience with 16 & 19 inch tires are that the 16s are not as tall . Using 16 inch tires will slow the top speed because of the gearing down effect . Besides that , the 16 inch tires don't look right on a model A unless that is the look that you want .

Purdy is correct, I personally like the look. I suspect a lot of people do not like the look. The Tires I chose from Coker ended up being close to the same circumference as the original factory wheels/tires, so speedometer is accurate. There are places you can send your speedometer to that can gear it as needed for accuracy.

Charlie Stephens · 02-09-2019, 01:27 PM

I have a hunch that your rims were designed for a 600-16 and someone put oversize tires on. Are your rims 1935 Ford or maybe Kelsey's? Be sure to check the date code on the tires, old tires are dangerous if you intend to drive fast. Remember you can let some air out of the tire and it will fit in the tire well, carry a pump to inflate it if you need to use it. It would be good to add your email and general location to your profile, you can never tell when it will pay off.

Charlie Stephens

Beater · 02-09-2019, 02:13 PM

750-16 are about the same tall as the 475/500-19 tires

updraught · 02-09-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bobsmanstuff

I have a 1930 model A pick up with 650x16 rims and tires. I have a chance to pick up a set of 600x16 tires for a good price. Is there any real difference in the size?

The diameter of each brand and rim size is on the Coker web site.

The overall size varies wildly between brands in imperial sizes. Not so much in metric.

Looks like about 1/2 inch difference in a Firestone.

bobsmanstuff · 02-15-2019, 07:18 PM

Thanks for all the information guys.

02-03-2019, 03:54 PM	#1
bobsmanstuff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Mora Minn Posts: 167	tires I have a 1930 model A pick up with 650x16 rims and tires. I have a chance to pick up a set of 600x16 tires for a good price. Is there any real difference in the size?

02-03-2019, 06:33 PM	#2
Beater Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 582	Re: tires 750-16 are about as tall as 19-475/500 smaller the first number the shorter the tire.

02-03-2019, 08:28 PM	#3
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: tires 6.50 vs 6.00 = 1/2 inch. They'll work just fine. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

02-09-2019, 10:20 AM	#4
bobsmanstuff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Mora Minn Posts: 167	Re: tires Thanks Guys

02-09-2019, 12:38 PM	#6
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The tires won't wear very quickly if they are allstate brand . My experience with 16 & 19 inch tires are that the 16s are not as tall . Using 16 inch tires will slow the top speed because of the gearing down effect . Besides that , the 16 inch tires don't look right on a model A unless that is the look that you want .

02-09-2019, 01:27 PM	#8
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: tires I have a hunch that your rims were designed for a 600-16 and someone put oversize tires on. Are your rims 1935 Ford or maybe Kelsey's? Be sure to check the date code on the tires, old tires are dangerous if you intend to drive fast. Remember you can let some air out of the tire and it will fit in the tire well, carry a pump to inflate it if you need to use it. It would be good to add your email and general location to your profile, you can never tell when it will pay off. Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 02-09-2019 at 02:58 PM.

02-09-2019, 02:13 PM	#9
Beater Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 582	Re: tires 750-16 are about the same tall as the 475/500-19 tires

02-15-2019, 07:18 PM	#11
bobsmanstuff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Mora Minn Posts: 167	Re: tires Thanks for all the information guys.