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Jim Brierley · 07-29-2012, 04:02 PM

There was a post awhile back about 185 or 195/80R16 tires. I cannot locate any such beast on the web. Can anyone help me by giving me the manufacturer and/or dealer that handles such a thing? My tudor needs new front tires and while I am happy with the 215/70RR16's that are on it, they do look a little wide for the car. Thanks!

Kurt in NJ · 07-29-2012, 04:28 PM

Bridgestone ectopia 185/80/16 Is the only tire that I have seen that size, it is a low rolling resistance tire made for hybred/economy cars, I saw it in a Tire Rack catalouge

jrapose · 07-29-2012, 06:56 PM

YES ! I would think that would be the perfect tire for 16" wheels.... they have the 195 tread width and the sidewalls are tall...plus the low rolling resistance is supposed to give better tire mileage... I thnk Yokohama tires also have that sidze... I saw the article about them in some Prius advertisement...

I sure would like to see what they would look like on a wire 16"

A-Jay · 07-29-2012, 10:11 PM

I would also like to see a picture or two of the prius sized tires on a Model A. If I were buying a new modern set cheap wheels for a Model A what would the size be for a 16" rim. I have never figured out the bolt measurement part.

CarlG · 07-29-2012, 11:25 PM

Bolt patern is 5 x 5.5 (5 lugs on a 5.5" diameter circle)

quickchange · 07-30-2012, 12:19 AM

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Jim if it helps you to go faster, 205-80- 16 , these are 8 ply , come on new Toyota utes . oops pickups, These are great value which im sure will interest you. Good luck on the salt, wish i was there, Derek from a wet NZ

Jim Brierley · 07-30-2012, 09:54 AM

Thanks guys, I'll check them out ... after Bonneville! Derek, I do know what a Ute is.

Cool Hand Lurker · 07-30-2012, 10:10 AM

Here is a guide to tire sizes. It is on the www.tirerack.com site but there are others.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46

The bolt circle is roughly measured from the center of one bolt to the far side of the opposite bolt.

kp · 07-30-2012, 03:53 PM

Cool Hand Lurker ,Whats the correct way to measure a wire wheel rim ? I just bought some used wire wheels and they are supposed to be 16 inch .I hope they are not 17 inch.

Cool Hand Lurker · 07-30-2012, 08:02 PM

I would measure the distance across the wheel between the flanges where the tire bead sits. Not the side of the bead but the bottom. Hopefully this quick drawing will help.

jrapose · 07-31-2012, 09:59 AM

What is neat about these tires is the aspect ratio...the tires are 195 mm across...and the sidewall is 80% of that 195 so they are are tall and somewhat narrow ...but as far as I know they are only 4 ply radials.

Joel
Chester Ca.

kp · 07-31-2012, 11:24 AM

Thanks Cool Hand Lurker, the wire rim I have seem to measure 16 1/2 ,measuring from the Back side . I will Make closer look today . Gonna check on the 185/80 R 16 tires.

ken ct · 07-31-2012, 11:40 AM

No such size as 16 1/2 ford rim,your not measuring it correctly somehow. ken ct.

Cool Hand Lurker · 07-31-2012, 01:55 PM

It is hard to get an accurate measurement of the tire when it is mounted because you have to allow for the thickness of the wheel steel and any air gap. Here is a simple method that will get you close.
Make yourself a cheap caliper from a piece of wood lath. You can measure from the outside of the wheel with the caliper and then just measure the caliper.
My 16" wheel on the car measures 15 1/2" so if yours measures 16 1/2" it probably is a 17" wheel. Sorry.

kp · 07-31-2012, 08:22 PM

I got the shaft ,Guy at swap meet said they were 16 inch.I guess I'm just to use to trusting people .They are easy to measure when they are not on the car ,no tire on'em ,just measure from the back side,I should carry a measuring tape.I believe they are 17 inch.Live and learn, even at 75 years, Thanks for the picture .

Ice man · 07-31-2012, 09:11 PM

Be sure to use inner tubes with the 16" wheels and not go tubless as I did. They worked well for several yrs and then in a rain storm the truck spun a bit but also lost the air on both the right side wheels in seconds (bead brook loose) and I then went in a worse spin and hit a wall. Frame is bent and will require some work to repair. Iceman

Bick in New Zealand · 08-01-2012, 03:42 AM

I am running 215 70 R16 Bridgestones and have had no problems with them over the last 10 years.

Cool Hand Lurker · 08-01-2012, 10:01 AM

kp
Take your wheels down to the tire shop and have them measure the size just to be sure.

jrapose · 08-01-2012, 11:21 AM

Jim, Did you buy the tires? I am dying to see what they look like on 16" wheels...they sound like the perfect tire ...tall and narrow...plus the Low Rolling Resistance sounds good.... I plan on driving my A most of the winter here in the mountains so I need some winter tires.

Bruce Newbery · 08-02-2012, 12:39 AM

Jim.
I have the Bridgestone Ecopia EP2 195/80 R16 tires on my Model a pickup They are great. The diameter is 28.2 they are low rolling resistant. The tires are marked for electric car use only.Rav 4 The max load is 1609 lbs rim width is 5.5 to 6.5 inches. I have used these tires for 3 years now and I am really happy with them. I also have installed the monro -matic shocks part number 31089 out of a volkswaggon beetle the combination is fantastic.

07-29-2012, 04:02 PM	#1
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	185/80R16 tires There was a post awhile back about 185 or 195/80R16 tires. I cannot locate any such beast on the web. Can anyone help me by giving me the manufacturer and/or dealer that handles such a thing? My tudor needs new front tires and while I am happy with the 215/70RR16's that are on it, they do look a little wide for the car. Thanks!

07-29-2012, 04:28 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: 185/80R16 tires Bridgestone ectopia 185/80/16 Is the only tire that I have seen that size, it is a low rolling resistance tire made for hybred/economy cars, I saw it in a Tire Rack catalouge

07-29-2012, 06:56 PM	#3
jrapose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 249	Re: 185/80R16 tires YES ! I would think that would be the perfect tire for 16" wheels.... they have the 195 tread width and the sidewalls are tall...plus the low rolling resistance is supposed to give better tire mileage... I thnk Yokohama tires also have that sidze... I saw the article about them in some Prius advertisement... I sure would like to see what they would look like on a wire 16"

07-29-2012, 10:11 PM	#4
A-Jay Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, Va. Posts: 127	Re: 185/80R16 tires I would also like to see a picture or two of the prius sized tires on a Model A. If I were buying a new modern set cheap wheels for a Model A what would the size be for a 16" rim. I have never figured out the bolt measurement part. __________________ Where there's confusion, there's money!

07-29-2012, 11:25 PM	#5
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: 185/80R16 tires Bolt patern is 5 x 5.5 (5 lugs on a 5.5" diameter circle)

07-30-2012, 12:19 AM	#6
quickchange Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nelson. New Zealand Posts: 2,009	Re: 185/80R16 tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jim if it helps you to go faster, 205-80- 16 , these are 8 ply , come on new Toyota utes . oops pickups, These are great value which im sure will interest you. Good luck on the salt, wish i was there, Derek from a wet NZ

07-30-2012, 09:54 AM	#7
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: 185/80R16 tires Thanks guys, I'll check them out ... after Bonneville! Derek, I do know what a Ute is.

07-30-2012, 03:53 PM	#9
kp Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wimberley ,Tx. Posts: 232	Re: 185/80R16 tires Cool Hand Lurker ,Whats the correct way to measure a wire wheel rim ? I just bought some used wire wheels and they are supposed to be 16 inch .I hope they are not 17 inch.

07-31-2012, 09:59 AM	#11
jrapose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 249	Re: 185/80R16 tires What is neat about these tires is the aspect ratio...the tires are 195 mm across...and the sidewall is 80% of that 195 so they are are tall and somewhat narrow ...but as far as I know they are only 4 ply radials. Joel Chester Ca.

07-31-2012, 11:24 AM	#12
kp Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wimberley ,Tx. Posts: 232	Re: 185/80R16 tires Thanks Cool Hand Lurker, the wire rim I have seem to measure 16 1/2 ,measuring from the Back side . I will Make closer look today . Gonna check on the 185/80 R 16 tires.

07-31-2012, 11:40 AM	#13
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: 185/80R16 tires No such size as 16 1/2 ford rim,your not measuring it correctly somehow. ken ct.

07-31-2012, 08:22 PM	#15
kp Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wimberley ,Tx. Posts: 232	Re: 185/80R16 tires I got the shaft ,Guy at swap meet said they were 16 inch.I guess I'm just to use to trusting people .They are easy to measure when they are not on the car ,no tire on'em ,just measure from the back side,I should carry a measuring tape.I believe they are 17 inch.Live and learn, even at 75 years, Thanks for the picture .

07-31-2012, 09:11 PM	#16
Ice man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern Pines, N.Carolina Posts: 210	Re: 185/80R16 tires Be sure to use inner tubes with the 16" wheels and not go tubless as I did. They worked well for several yrs and then in a rain storm the truck spun a bit but also lost the air on both the right side wheels in seconds (bead brook loose) and I then went in a worse spin and hit a wall. Frame is bent and will require some work to repair. Iceman

08-01-2012, 10:01 AM	#18
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: 185/80R16 tires kp Take your wheels down to the tire shop and have them measure the size just to be sure.

08-01-2012, 11:21 AM	#19
jrapose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 249	Re: 185/80R16 tires Jim, Did you buy the tires? I am dying to see what they look like on 16" wheels...they sound like the perfect tire ...tall and narrow...plus the Low Rolling Resistance sounds good.... I plan on driving my A most of the winter here in the mountains so I need some winter tires.

08-02-2012, 12:39 AM	#20
Bruce Newbery Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williams Lake B.C. Canada Posts: 50	Re: 185/80R16 tires Jim. I have the Bridgestone Ecopia EP2 195/80 R16 tires on my Model a pickup They are great. The diameter is 28.2 they are low rolling resistant. The tires are marked for electric car use only.Rav 4 The max load is 1609 lbs rim width is 5.5 to 6.5 inches. I have used these tires for 3 years now and I am really happy with them. I also have installed the monro -matic shocks part number 31089 out of a volkswaggon beetle the combination is fantastic.