[truckdog62563]

I put my name at the bottom of every posting I make, both here and on FTE. I have a reputation and try to give factual info supported by references. When correct tire sizes exist I think it wise to stay within Tire and Rim Association standards. In this person’s case I would stay with stock 6.50-16” tires.

I try to avoid the debate over bias vs radial tires on cars and small trucks. Our old riveted rims were never intended for radials, but I’ve not found an authoritative reference that documents harm due to their use. This is not the case on big truck tubeless sizes used commercially. I have an SAE study showing rim failures due to radial usage on early riveted tubeless wheels. Stu