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Bob Bidonde · 01-30-2021, 12:36 PM

Is anyone running 6.50x19 tires on a Model "A" car? If so, how do they ride? Do these tires require more effort to steer the car?

Mike Peters · 01-30-2021, 01:41 PM

We had 5.50 X 19" tires on a '30 roadster and the corrugated side wall tread would rub the front brake rods on every sharp turn. Sounded like a rumble strip on the road. Very annoying. So went back to standard 19" tires and the problem disappeared. There are many Model A's running 6.50 X16" wheels from '35 Fords. I've never tried those on a Model A. Others will have experience with these.

CarlG · 01-30-2021, 02:02 PM

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A friend in our club runs 650R19 radials on his '31 pickup. He likes them and has no complaints.

01-30-2021, 12:36 PM	#1
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Tires Is anyone running 6.50x19 tires on a Model "A" car? If so, how do they ride? Do these tires require more effort to steer the car? __________________ Bob Bidonde

01-30-2021, 01:41 PM	#2
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Tires We had 5.50 X 19" tires on a '30 roadster and the corrugated side wall tread would rub the front brake rods on every sharp turn. Sounded like a rumble strip on the road. Very annoying. So went back to standard 19" tires and the problem disappeared. There are many Model A's running 6.50 X16" wheels from '35 Fords. I've never tried those on a Model A. Others will have experience with these.

01-30-2021, 02:02 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A friend in our club runs 650R19 radials on his '31 pickup. He likes them and has no complaints. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club