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10-02-2014, 07:47 PM | #1 |
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Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
I am currently working on an early 1930 AA truck that has a been in a barn for 25 years for a neighbor. The tires on it now are 6.50 - 20 that must be 40 years old but still hold air. What is the correct size tire for the truck, 6.50 or 6.00? The WB is 131".
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10-02-2014, 07:54 PM | #2 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
My AA 280A had 6.50x20 tires on it. 6.00's would work in a pinch (and did once)
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10-02-2014, 08:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
I run 600x20 on the front and 6.50X20 on the rear . The smaller size on the front will make steering easier. The larger size on the rear will in effect raise the final ratio to give a bit more top end that is usually needed .
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10-02-2014, 09:49 PM | #4 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
The original Ford assembly line truck had 6:00x20 tires all around.
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11-13-2016, 09:40 PM | #5 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
How about 7.50 X 20 on an AA dually? There is a deal on a used set on craigslist but not sure if it will fit my AA.
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11-13-2016, 11:09 PM | #6 |
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11-14-2016, 01:23 PM | #7 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
I put 650s on my BB and the front tires will foul with the brake rods in a sharp turn. 600 are 30 inches in diameter 650 are 34 inches in diameter which will give 5 to six mph in top gear. 750s will rub together.
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11-14-2016, 10:25 PM | #8 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
Thanks for your help. i'll look for some 600's or 650's for a good price.
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11-16-2016, 12:35 PM | #9 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
My '30 AA "trucktor." Frame was uncut, but the rest of her was trimmed off sometime in the late 40s/early 50s so she could skid logs in Upstate NY (which she did for 50+ years and then sat in the woods for another 10). I run 7.50 ag lugs on the back and 6.50-20 ags on the front. No issues with running the 7.50-20s on the duals.
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11-16-2016, 12:43 PM | #10 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
Chris,
If you're not a purist and don't care about original tread pattern, you may want to check out the BKT: TF 8181 F-2. SimpleTire has them for $88. They are what I run on the front of the AA I posted pictures of above. Here is a link: https://simpletire.com/catalog?selec...=-&rim=20&zip= |
11-16-2016, 12:51 PM | #11 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
Here is a close up of how they look on the AA:
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11-16-2016, 08:09 PM | #12 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
wonder how the TF 8181 F-2. would work at 30-35MPH ? Price sure is good.
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11-16-2016, 09:05 PM | #13 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
probably say not for highway use...either would be loud or not up to the same standards of being somewhat balanced
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11-17-2016, 08:17 AM | #14 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
They're rated for 20 mph highway. Depends what the truck will be used for - all mine are doodlebugs and farm vehicles; they only see the highway from on top of my flatbed going to a show or pull.
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11-17-2016, 08:54 AM | #15 | |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
Quote:
Do they howl when you are on pavement?
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11-17-2016, 07:56 PM | #16 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
Thanks for the ideas, its tempting but i'll need to go at least 25 mph . i'm trying to find a set of used tires for a reasonable price.
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11-18-2016, 12:58 AM | #17 |
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Re: Tire Size - 1930 AA Truck
hate to say it but you wont find used tires at less than $100 a piece...gonna be awhile to even find used tires period.
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