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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,907
Posted By Jack Shaft
Re: 16" Wheels

I run 35 ford wires tubeless with no issues, I do use metal valve stems. At fifty bucks a tire crowning is a non issue,a wide footprint distributes the low weight just fine.If I get five years out of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,907
Posted By Jack Shaft
Re: 16" Wheels

This is what Carroll Shelby (yes,that one) did to fit a side mount in his sport coupe.As long as the 19 is close in diameter..but even if it isnt,its a spare,it'll get you to a shop.

Paul,I run...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-04-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,907
Posted By Jack Shaft
Re: 16" Wheels

Yup,I sure do...my lord what will become of me when my 50 buck tires wear out over 20,000 miles..I have to sell my model a for "conduct unbecoming a cheapskate'
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-04-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,907
Posted By Jack Shaft
Re: 16" Wheels

You will be fine with the bigger size.The load rating plus the wide footprint means modern radials on an A have an easy life,even with some sidewall deflection they work fine,the 205/55 16's I use...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-29-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,907
Posted By Jack Shaft
Re: 16" Wheels

Back in the day taller rear tires had really nothing to do with stance,hotrodders were after road speed,big tires gave you 'hotrod overdrive'. Randy,thats a beautiful roadster..
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,907
Posted By Jack Shaft
Re: 16" Wheels

Mike at Classitique did a fine job sewing my top..he kept his word on the delivery date (10/23 and it came a week early) and the work is first class.Gonna wait for a bit before I put it on,still a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2020, 06:23 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,907
Posted By Jack Shaft
Re: 16" Wheels

205/55/16 front
215/70/16 rear

F100 steering box.fronts at 50 psi to 'crown' them a little .reducing steering effort.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-27-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,907
Posted By Jack Shaft
Re: 16" Wheels

Im running modern radials on 16" ford wires.having driven cars with 19 and 21 inch stock wheels I can say the advantage is amazing...ride and handling vastly improved.,but the biggest increase is in...
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