[Russ B]

In the '50s and '60s, it was more of a rarity to see regularly driven Model As with the original 21" or 19" wheels and tires, and almost never did I see them with anything but sealed beam headlights. A's with 16" wire wheels were the norm. Then, Model A's on the road were more often just daily transportation and had evolved to run on more available parts.

I have one A with smaller black wire wheels and black walls; and frequently I am asked if the car is original, and "What is it?". Ninety nine + percent of the general public only recognizes our old cars as "old cars."

I like smaller diameter wheels, but feel the A's fender shape needs a fairly tall tire for the car to look right with smaller wheels. It makes me happy and the car gets driven.