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jimtims · 09-13-2023, 04:19 PM

i am in search of new tires. i have a 1947 staked ford truck, one ton. it has split rim wheels and 7.50-17,tube type tires.where can i get replacement tires?

Newc · 09-13-2023, 06:41 PM

Split Rim or split outer RING. Big difference. Lots of advertisers for tires. some 6 hole rims are the true split Rims, and think about changing types of wheels/hubs. I actually have a farm trailer with those true spit rims from a Ford ! ton. Newc

1952henry · 09-13-2023, 06:48 PM

I think Coker has some, pricey. Otherwise Tornell, either highway tread or traction.

GB SISSON · 09-14-2023, 09:24 PM

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All the ones that exist can be found on Ebay or amazon, some with free shipping. Thr ford tonner uses a multi piece rim with an unsplit lock ring. Most tire places in rural commuities wil work with them. I have had many of these tonners with this wheel. I change them myself with hand tools. These wheels have 5 hubcap clips and five 3/4" studs on a 6 7/8" bolt circle. There are no 17 single piece wheels available with this pattern. Some companies like Stockton Wheel can make them up custom by using your centers. This usually means a 16" tire in the end. Thr Ford lug wrench has the perfect tip for removing the ring and it has to be right. I also bought a straight bar with this end on line from 'Ken-Tool'. New tubes and flaps from Miller Tire in Ohio. Worst part in all this the Chinese tubes just don't hold up as well. There are 3 or 4 more of us here that have knowledge on these wheels too. These are a great truck. With the 122" WB they track well and are fun to drive.

09-13-2023, 04:19 PM	#1
jimtims Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tenn Posts: 21	truck tires i am in search of new tires. i have a 1947 staked ford truck, one ton. it has split rim wheels and 7.50-17,tube type tires.where can i get replacement tires?

09-13-2023, 06:41 PM	#2
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	Re: truck tires Split Rim or split outer RING. Big difference. Lots of advertisers for tires. some 6 hole rims are the true split Rims, and think about changing types of wheels/hubs. I actually have a farm trailer with those true spit rims from a Ford ! ton. Newc

09-13-2023, 06:48 PM	#3
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,621	Re: truck tires I think Coker has some, pricey. Otherwise Tornell, either highway tread or traction. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

09-14-2023, 09:24 PM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,941	Re: truck tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) All the ones that exist can be found on Ebay or amazon, some with free shipping. Thr ford tonner uses a multi piece rim with an unsplit lock ring. Most tire places in rural commuities wil work with them. I have had many of these tonners with this wheel. I change them myself with hand tools. These wheels have 5 hubcap clips and five 3/4" studs on a 6 7/8" bolt circle. There are no 17 single piece wheels available with this pattern. Some companies like Stockton Wheel can make them up custom by using your centers. This usually means a 16" tire in the end. Thr Ford lug wrench has the perfect tip for removing the ring and it has to be right. I also bought a straight bar with this end on line from 'Ken-Tool'. New tubes and flaps from Miller Tire in Ohio. Worst part in all this the Chinese tubes just don't hold up as well. There are 3 or 4 more of us here that have knowledge on these wheels too. These are a great truck. With the 122" WB they track well and are fun to drive. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)