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whizzernick · 09-01-2022, 02:18 PM

Not sure what to buy. 15" wire wheels on a 34 victoria 4" drop axel.
wheels are 5.3/8 wide. I would like radial tires .

questions:

#1 can I run radials with tubes ?
#2 what is the smallest tire I can run (front )
#3 what would a good size for rear ( big and small )
this 34 has 289 ford - C4 - 8" full fenders
Thank you for any help

Lanny · 09-01-2022, 04:20 PM

Is it 5 3/8" wide across, from inner bead to inner bead ?

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whizzernick · 09-01-2022, 04:27 PM

yes

Lanny · 09-01-2022, 05:54 PM

Prolly 195-70-15 front
Prolly 225-70-15 rear

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paul2748 · 09-01-2022, 07:05 PM

Radials are good - but you don't need tubes if it's regular (non spoke) wheel. If the wheel is welded spokes (to the rim), you don't need a tube either.

If the wheels are not welded spokes, then a liner and tubes are usually required. Get tubes that are made for radials.

deuce lover · 09-02-2022, 05:22 AM

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Had 15" adjustable Kelsey's on my '35 Roadster back when. Sealed the spokes in the drop center with silicone. Ran tubless radials -no leaks.Pic of rear wheel

JimG · 09-02-2022, 06:50 AM

Nick,
P195 70R 15 Front
P225 70R 15 Rear
Is what I have on my car, without tubes.

09-01-2022, 05:54 PM	#4
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: 34 with 15" wheels Prolly 195-70-15 front Prolly 225-70-15 rear . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

09-01-2022, 07:05 PM	#5
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: 34 with 15" wheels Radials are good - but you don't need tubes if it's regular (non spoke) wheel. If the wheel is welded spokes (to the rim), you don't need a tube either. If the wheels are not welded spokes, then a liner and tubes are usually required. Get tubes that are made for radials. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

09-01-2022, 02:18 PM	#1
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	34 with 15" wheels Not sure what to buy. 15" wire wheels on a 34 victoria 4" drop axel. wheels are 5.3/8 wide. I would like radial tires . questions: #1 can I run radials with tubes ? #2 what is the smallest tire I can run (front ) #3 what would a good size for rear ( big and small ) this 34 has 289 ford - C4 - 8" full fenders Thank you for any help

09-01-2022, 04:20 PM	#2
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: 34 with 15" wheels Is it 5 3/8" wide across, from inner bead to inner bead ? . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

09-01-2022, 04:27 PM	#3
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	Re: 34 with 15" wheels yes