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rusty12 · 02-21-2022, 06:37 PM

What is the correct tire size for a 1940-41 Ford Pickup?

6:00 x 16? 6.50 x 16?

It is time to re-tire and want to know what the correct size should be.

Thank you in advance.

19Fordy · 02-21-2022, 06:49 PM

This thread tells you the answer. Read postings 5 and 6.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32545

6:00 x 16 looks to be correct for stock pickup.

GB SISSON · 02-21-2022, 11:08 PM

But 6.50 x 16 fills the fenders better and will give slightly better gearing. I think Wagner's 'Ford Trucks since 1905' shows them throughout that era as an option. James Wagner makes many comments about the tires shown in the black and white truck photos in his book.

Tinker · 02-21-2022, 11:26 PM

16 x 6.00 are correct. I used 16 x 7.00 for my 38 truck the reason GB mentioned.

53' mainline cars ran 6.00. But the crestliners ran 7.00. So I figured I could fudge a little and still be okay.

mercman from oz · 02-22-2022, 01:20 AM

Tinkers 1938 Ford Pickup at Sunset.

Mart · 02-22-2022, 04:35 AM

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I run 6.50's on mine. It looks pretty good on 'em I think.

Kube · 02-22-2022, 09:56 AM

6:50 was an authorized option. I run them on all of my '40 Fords. In my opinion, they appear so much nicer, more "in scale" to the vehicle, than the 6:00.

The 6:00 was what was installed upon the trucks leaving the factory if the larger (optional) sizes were not specified.

GB SISSON · 02-22-2022, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kube

6:50 was an authorized option. I run them on all of my '40 Fords. In my opinion, they appear so much nicer, more "in scale" to the vehicle, than the 6:00.

The 6:00 was what was installed upon the trucks leaving the factory if the larger (optional) sizes were not specified.

Your pickup is beautiful Mr. Kube. I guess those of us that follow your work would expect nothing less. Also I'm running 215 85 16 radials on my pickup based woodie. I would say equal to a 700 x 16 at 30".

Tinker · 02-24-2022, 01:19 AM

No doubt Kubes vehicles are the best. No question. Amazing work.

I went with 6ply 7.00 coker military NDT's as they were cheaper option at the time. They grew on me and they were also an option for trucks in 38-41 WW2. Well not the 7.00 or civilian.

02-21-2022, 06:37 PM	#1
rusty12 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 89	What is the correct tire size for a 1940-41 Pickup? What is the correct tire size for a 1940-41 Ford Pickup? 6:00 x 16? 6.50 x 16? It is time to re-tire and want to know what the correct size should be. Thank you in advance.

02-21-2022, 06:49 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: What is the correct tire size for a 1940-41 Pickup? This thread tells you the answer. Read postings 5 and 6. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32545 6:00 x 16 looks to be correct for stock pickup.

02-21-2022, 11:08 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,942	Re: What is the correct tire size for a 1940-41 Pickup? But 6.50 x 16 fills the fenders better and will give slightly better gearing. I think Wagner's 'Ford Trucks since 1905' shows them throughout that era as an option. James Wagner makes many comments about the tires shown in the black and white truck photos in his book. __________________ 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)

02-22-2022, 01:20 AM	#5
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: What is the correct tire size for a 1940-41 Pickup? Tinkers 1938 Ford Pickup at Sunset.

02-22-2022, 04:35 AM	#6
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: What is the correct tire size for a 1940-41 Pickup? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I run 6.50's on mine. It looks pretty good on 'em I think.

02-24-2022, 01:19 AM	#9
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: What is the correct tire size for a 1940-41 Pickup? No doubt Kubes vehicles are the best. No question. Amazing work. I went with 6ply 7.00 coker military NDT's as they were cheaper option at the time. They grew on me and they were also an option for trucks in 38-41 WW2. Well not the 7.00 or civilian.