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barkleydave · 09-08-2019, 04:15 PM

We have a 31 Slant with 16 inch Kelsey Hayes wire wheels. Looking to replace bias tires with Radials. Looking for suggestions thanks

Jim Brierley · 09-09-2019, 12:08 PM

Because Kelsey's spokes go thru the rim, they must be sealed in order to run tubeless tires. A dab of silicone on each spoke, covered by a wrap of tape is all that is needed. I run 215-70-16R tires made for a Toyota RAV-4, a variety of sizes are available.

emf · 09-09-2019, 07:01 PM

Why not just run rim liners and radial tubes with the Coker radials. That's what I did and they run just fine...

Frank

barkleydave · 09-10-2019, 03:48 PM

Take a clean wheel.... spray it with Flex Seal... no rust no spoke leaks!

barkleydave · 10-31-2019, 10:46 AM

what size radial replaces the 600-16 bias?

Jim Brierley · 10-31-2019, 11:07 AM

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Cooker has a 6.00x16 radial. It looks a little different than old 600's but may be the closest thing to it?

dbaldwi3 · 11-01-2019, 01:38 PM

P195/80-r16 but good luck as far as I can tell only one tire that size the Bridgestone ecopia e2 made for electric rav4 in California

dbaldwi3 · 11-01-2019, 01:42 PM

Here’s a chart I found with dimensions https://racedunlop.com/docs/40sand50s.pdf then go here https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...0r16-195-75r16 and plug in a modern tire size to compare dimensions you’ll find the 195/80-r16 to be the closest let me know what you figure out. As I will be buying new tires soon also.

wmws · 11-01-2019, 04:37 PM

I run those 195/80-16 on my 28 Tudor. I wanted to get the tallest tire I could both for looks and gearing. They are a little shorter than the 21 inch wheels I had but not too bad a compromise. I think they feel a little stiff for a radial but I have noticed they roll really easily. I used radial tubes in them from Brattons.

09-08-2019, 04:15 PM	#1
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Radial Tires 16 inch Kelsey Hayes We have a 31 Slant with 16 inch Kelsey Hayes wire wheels. Looking to replace bias tires with Radials. Looking for suggestions thanks

09-09-2019, 12:08 PM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: Radial Tires 16 inch Kelsey Hayes Because Kelsey's spokes go thru the rim, they must be sealed in order to run tubeless tires. A dab of silicone on each spoke, covered by a wrap of tape is all that is needed. I run 215-70-16R tires made for a Toyota RAV-4, a variety of sizes are available.

09-09-2019, 07:01 PM	#3
emf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hudson, NY Posts: 511	Re: Radial Tires 16 inch Kelsey Hayes Why not just run rim liners and radial tubes with the Coker radials. That's what I did and they run just fine... Frank

09-10-2019, 03:48 PM	#4
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: Radial Tires 16 inch Kelsey Hayes Take a clean wheel.... spray it with Flex Seal... no rust no spoke leaks!

10-31-2019, 10:46 AM	#5
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: Radial Tires 16 inch Kelsey Hayes what size radial replaces the 600-16 bias?

10-31-2019, 11:07 AM	#6
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: Radial Tires 16 inch Kelsey Hayes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Cooker has a 6.00x16 radial. It looks a little different than old 600's but may be the closest thing to it?

11-01-2019, 01:38 PM	#7
dbaldwi3 Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Gulf coast of florida Posts: 66	Re: Radial Tires 16 inch Kelsey Hayes P195/80-r16 but good luck as far as I can tell only one tire that size the Bridgestone ecopia e2 made for electric rav4 in California

11-01-2019, 01:42 PM	#8
dbaldwi3 Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Gulf coast of florida Posts: 66	Re: Radial Tires 16 inch Kelsey Hayes Here’s a chart I found with dimensions https://racedunlop.com/docs/40sand50s.pdf then go here https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...0r16-195-75r16 and plug in a modern tire size to compare dimensions you’ll find the 195/80-r16 to be the closest let me know what you figure out. As I will be buying new tires soon also.

11-01-2019, 04:37 PM	#9
wmws BANNED Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coatesville, Pa Posts: 719	Re: Radial Tires 16 inch Kelsey Hayes I run those 195/80-16 on my 28 Tudor. I wanted to get the tallest tire I could both for looks and gearing. They are a little shorter than the 21 inch wheels I had but not too bad a compromise. I think they feel a little stiff for a radial but I have noticed they roll really easily. I used radial tubes in them from Brattons.