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Originally Posted by flathead47
I have a Columbia rear end to install in my 1947 Ford convertible & want to put radial tires on the car when I do the install. It has a 3.78 main gear. The car currently has the stock 6.00 x 16 inch bias ply tires. Is there an advantage to changing the rims to 15 inch as came on the Mercury's in 46 - 48 with the Columbia. I would like to run a little wider tire than stock. What rim/tire size are you using & what are your recommendation's. Thanks for your input
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The advantage to changing to 15" inch rims is tire selection.. There are way more options for radial tires in the 15" inch range.. I stayed with my 16" inch rims strictly because I only had money for tires, and no money for new rims.. the stock rim is about 4" inches wide.. I use the Bridgeston Ecopia radial in 195/80R/16.. it is equivalent to the 6.00 x 16.. I actually like the look of the stock skinny tires..
Good Luck WALT