Oops, I mistyped. That should be P205R80 - 16 - for a sidewall of 6.45 in. and
an overall diameter of 28.91 in.
Thanks Gary! And Thanks to Bob Chansler also. According to a tire size
calculator I found the closest to the original 6.50 x 16 is a P215R80 - 16 .
What is the 'rule of thumb' for vehicles with positraction and running
different size wheel/tire combos on the rear? For example, is it absolutely
necessary that the spare tire is exactly the same diameter as the regular
tires? The same circumference? Or is it OK to run a completely different size
- for short distances? If yes, what is a short distance?
Thanks in advance!
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Jim Wilkerson
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-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Perry [mailto:glperry@fwi.com]
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 1:38 PM
To: Jim Wilkerson; oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Old Tire Sizes
I don't know for sure, but think you need 80 or 85 series tire to be that tall.
Also think only a 195 or such narrow tire to stay orig looking. Myself would
get wider and smaller diameter, probly for better ride. Speedo may be off, but
So What, I say!
G. L. Grumpy's
Old Iron Ranch
Huntington, IN 46750
AD trucks and MM tractors
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Wilkerson" <Jim.Wilkerson@sas.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 12:19 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Old Tire Sizes
> Does anyone know what the modern tire size equivalent would be for the
original 6.50 x 16 tires that came on the '53 Chevy AD trucks? Assuming a
radial, I want a tire with the same diameter and approximately the same width.
i.e. P205R70 -16 or LT20575-16 or ????
>
> Thanks.
>
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