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Old 05-30-2020, 04:56 PM   #1
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Default 650-16 or 700-16 tires for out 1946 project truck

Coker tire has offered two options for tires for our project truck. I would like to know opinions on a set of 650-16 Garfield blackwalls or Firestone 700-16 black. I am leaning toward the Garfields but would like to hear any suggestions. Thanks!
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Old 05-30-2020, 09:00 PM   #2
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Default Re: 650-16 or 700-16 tires for out 1946 project truck

What is currently on it?
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Old 05-31-2020, 05:34 AM   #3
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Default Re: 650-16 or 700-16 tires for out 1946 project truck

Both would work. The 700-16 is a slightly taller tire (30.4 versus 29.1) than the 650s. Personally, I prefer the pie crust edge of the Firestone version and have them on a 49.

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Old 05-31-2020, 08:33 AM   #4
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Default Re: 650-16 or 700-16 tires for out 1946 project truck

IIRC 650 x 16 was the original size that came on them when new. Given the scarcity of tires just after WW-2 I don't think they offered many options. The 1945 models came with a spare wheel but no tire.
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Default Re: 650-16 or 700-16 tires for out 1946 project truck

I'd go 6.50s front and 7.00s rear, but preferably in a matching pattern. My 41 has 6.50s all round.

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Old 05-31-2020, 12:06 PM   #6
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I realize this is not a direct answer to your question but I switched to Coker
American Classic radials on my '41 1/2 ton from bias pie crust Firestones and the driveability was vastly improved. More $$$ for sure but for me well worth it.
I tried a set of Auburn pie crust radials on my '32 p'up and hated them.
Way too heavy and too clunky looking plus almost not able to be balanced...$$$ down the drain.
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Default Re: 650-16 or 700-16 tires for out 1946 project truck

I'll second Charlie on the Coker Classics. I have heard complaints, but I put a set of them on my '51 about 5 years ago and am completely satisfied. The main complaints were about balance, but the 185R15's on the front needed no weights, while the 225R15's on the back needed 1 oz on one side and 1 1/2 oz on the other.
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Default Re: 650-16 or 700-16 tires for out 1946 project truck

If you are looking for blackwalls, Power King is another good choice. I have had great service with mine. You local tire store should be able to source them at a rather affordable price.
http://www.tbccommercialtires.com/de...HWAY-II&id=149
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