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mass A man · 12-07-2011, 02:53 PM

Because the 16" rims came on the truck when I found it and they're in good shape. I had to buy new rubber for them. Finding and buying the truck happened very fast. I wanted to drive the truck soon after buying it. I had to restore some mechanical and safety issues with any old car that's been in hibernation for 43 yrs. I don't belong to the theory, " Just throw on any old 19" wheels". You guys know... Tubes and tires are expensive! A set of really good original 19" wheels are hard to obtain when you need them. Needless to say, the Slant sedan I'm restoring is having the correct wheels and tires on it.

12-07-2011, 02:53 PM	#22
mass A man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danvers, Ma. Posts: 807	Re: Why the 16 inch wheels? Because the 16" rims came on the truck when I found it and they're in good shape. I had to buy new rubber for them. Finding and buying the truck happened very fast. I wanted to drive the truck soon after buying it. I had to restore some mechanical and safety issues with any old car that's been in hibernation for 43 yrs. I don't belong to the theory, " Just throw on any old 19" wheels". You guys know... Tubes and tires are expensive! A set of really good original 19" wheels are hard to obtain when you need them. Needless to say, the Slant sedan I'm restoring is having the correct wheels and tires on it.