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Model51 · 11-04-2022, 08:46 PM

Mike,

Welcome and good luck with your truck. I have a 1935 1-1/2 ton truck and had the same questions about what tires to purchase. I decided the 6.00 x 20 were a bit skinny for my taste and the 7.00 and 7.50 x 20 are bit too large so I settled on 6.50 x 20. Unless you plan to carry heavy loads, it's more of a style question than a functional one, with the exception that larger tires are not only larger in diameter they are wider so clearance can be an issue. I purchased mine from Coker Tires a while back but Miller in Ohio is another good source. Tires for your truck are stlll being made but you might have to wait a bit to get the size any type (Firestone for example). Feel free to PM me if you want more detailed information.
Dave

11-04-2022, 08:46 PM	#9
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 934	Re: 1934 Ford 1 1/2 ton Truck Tires Mike, Welcome and good luck with your truck. I have a 1935 1-1/2 ton truck and had the same questions about what tires to purchase. I decided the 6.00 x 20 were a bit skinny for my taste and the 7.00 and 7.50 x 20 are bit too large so I settled on 6.50 x 20. Unless you plan to carry heavy loads, it's more of a style question than a functional one, with the exception that larger tires are not only larger in diameter they are wider so clearance can be an issue. I purchased mine from Coker Tires a while back but Miller in Ohio is another good source. Tires for your truck are stlll being made but you might have to wait a bit to get the size any type (Firestone for example). Feel free to PM me if you want more detailed information. Dave