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Old 08-22-2010, 08:48 PM   #1
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Default 16" Rims and tires on Model A

I am looking for radial tire recomendations for installing 16" Ford wheels on a 29 Station Wagon. I would like to see what others have had success with in tire sizes and manufactures.
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Old 08-22-2010, 09:25 PM   #2
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Default Re: 16" Rims and tires on Model A

For what it's worth, I believe that radials look completely wrong on Model As, although I read somewhere that Excelsior has come out with a radial that looks like a bias-ply.
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Old 08-22-2010, 10:07 PM   #3
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Here you go. pictures didn't work. AGAIN!!
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Old 08-22-2010, 10:08 PM   #4
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I am looking for radial tire recomendations for installing 16" Ford wheels on a 29 Station Wagon. I would like to see what others have had success with in tire sizes and manufactures.
Bruce,
Coker makes a 16" steel belt radial ...from an old original type mold. They look great.. are doing a perfect job on my '30 roadster! Don't forget to get the special little gizmo that only coker has for around the stem hole. And, of course, get their 'radial tube' especially made for this tire! I'd post pic..but can't outsmart this new fangled machine!!
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Old 08-22-2010, 10:25 PM   #5
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Default Re: 16" Rims and tires on Model A

Any thoughts on what the "little gizmo" is or what it does? Those Excelsior Tires look great, and the diameter is similiar to a 21" in the larger sizes. Perfect for the rear where you don't want to lose any distance on the revolutions.
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Old 08-22-2010, 10:50 PM   #6
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I have a set of 4 origonal 16" V8 rims and tires if your looking to buy some. Probley need new rubber. Im running them on my roadster pickup whale i sandblast paint and get new tires for my 21"
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Old 08-23-2010, 08:57 AM   #7
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1928Pickuppain: what are you looking to get for the 16's?
Paul in CT PM me if more convenient
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Old 08-23-2010, 11:46 AM   #8
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On 2 of my A's I run Dunlop 215/70R/16's tubeless. I really like the way they handle and they are pretty narrow so they don't rub.
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Old 08-24-2010, 12:42 AM   #9
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Default Re: 16" Rims and tires on Model A

i have 450 16 on the front and 600 16 firestones on the back
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Old 08-24-2010, 09:01 AM   #10
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I realey dont know what they go for they even have the origonal stainless steal v8 hub caps. What do you gues think is a fair price for a 16 in rim ( I will just say the tires arnt worth putting a value on becouse there old)
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Old 08-24-2010, 09:09 AM   #11
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tiger paws were the tire of choice , but now coker has look alikes that might be a better choice for purity . 1935 ford wheels work great ................ steve
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