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07-07-2023, 02:02 AM | #1 |
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!946 Ford Jailbar Tyres
I have a stock 1946 jailbar that has been hybernating for the past 35 years. The 6.50x16 tyres on the stock 4.5 inch rims are shot and I want to replace them and get the truck rolling again.
What size radial tyre would safely fit the 4.5 inch rim and look similar to the old 6.50x16 aspect? Is 205/85R16 an option or is it too wide for the rim? |
07-07-2023, 05:37 AM | #2 |
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Re: !946 Ford Jailbar Tyres
Eric, Your 1946 Jail Bar Pickup has lots of Patina. Love it. |
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07-07-2023, 10:04 AM | #3 |
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Re: !946 Ford Jailbar Tyres
I have a 1/2 ton jailbar and I run 215 85r 16s on factory wheels. They fit just right and the tires don't look pinched. Been about 4 years now and I'm running them tubeless without ever adding any air during that time. I removed a set of 6.50 x 16 bias plys that were a year old and these radials made a huge difference in steering and handling. Nice pickup btw!
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Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson) |
07-07-2023, 01:43 PM | #4 |
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Re: !946 Ford Jailbar Tyres
Thanks Mercman, original paint that has seen a lot of life.
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07-07-2023, 01:48 PM | #5 |
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