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Gil Sissons · 08-21-2015, 11:07 AM

Its time to consider new tires for the 31.
While the stock 19" wheels have the standard 4.75/5.00 tires
Wonder if any of you have used 5.25/5.50 tires?
Any issues with the larger size?
Input appreciated. Gil. NoCal

mlp623 · 08-21-2015, 11:56 AM

Others may have more specific input, but on my 32 truck (not model A) I have larger tires and when I turn, the tires sometimes rub against the brake rods. Also, if you have a front fender mounted spare, it may not fit.

Matt

Synchro909 · 08-21-2015, 06:24 PM

FWIW, I have run 5.25X21 tyres on my '29 without issue. They rode little more firmly due to their heavier construction (6 ply) but other than that, and better traction, fine.
Have you considered radial ply tyres??

Gil Sissons · 08-21-2015, 08:30 PM

Would live to do the radials.... Just not in the budget.
Hav found what I think is a deal on these 5:25/5:50's.
Was hoping the group here might hav had experience
They might share here.
Thx for the input. Gil. NoCal

Jacksonlll · 08-22-2015, 07:10 AM

If your '31 is a heavy 4 door, be sure to get some good stiff tires. I had the Vietnam tires on mine and had a terrible YAW problem. New Firestones fixed mine.

JohnLaVoy · 08-22-2015, 08:34 AM

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We put the EXcelsior tires on the 31 roadster pick up and Paul put them on his 29 town sedan. They are larger in size but fit the rims correctly. In addition these are radial tires and come with a 50,000 mile tread warranty. They ride very well and are quiet.

barkleydave · 08-22-2015, 08:35 AM

Just ordered a set of Firestone 21" black walls for my 29 CCPU.
Currently have a set of INSA'S on the truck. They have very few miles on them. The P.O. put them on probably less that 1,500 miles on them.

They are fine and would look good on a Tudor but profile just is not beefy enough for the truck. I like the looks of the Firestones and since I tour I like a little wider tire etc.

My INSA tires will be offered for sale at Hershey this fall.

Mark in MT · 08-22-2015, 08:58 AM

I have 550-19 tires on the back of my 30 coupe, they stand taller than standard tires. Gives me a 3% overdrive. I like them, they help get me down the road easier. They replaced 600-16s, which climbed the hills like a mountain goat. Noticed a big difference when I went to the big ones. But a fresh motor with a 3/4 Winfield cam solved that problem.

katy · 08-22-2015, 10:29 AM

Put bigger tires on the rear and smaller on the front. That way it's always going downhill and will be way more fuel efficient!
YMMV

duke36 · 08-22-2015, 05:38 PM

JAcksonIII, what was ther YAW experience like for the Nam made tires? I understand the Lucas 4.75 x19's are made there .

Patrick L. · 08-22-2015, 05:40 PM

I like larger tires on just about everything and wouldn't use anything else today on the 'A' except radials. They'll probably never have to be replaced.

Jacksonlll · 08-23-2015, 09:01 AM

Rip, the yaw is a rotation around a vertical line through the center of the car. My car is heavy and a steering input would move the motormeter from side to side. No roll, just a front and rear end sway in the opposite directions. Scary. Hard to drive with a full load of people. jack

Joey Anchors · 08-23-2015, 11:50 AM

I'm thinking about running Lester 525/550-19 (front) and 600-19 (rear) on the '30/31 Tudor when I finally purchase one.

08-21-2015, 11:07 AM	#1
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	tires Its time to consider new tires for the 31. While the stock 19" wheels have the standard 4.75/5.00 tires Wonder if any of you have used 5.25/5.50 tires? Any issues with the larger size? Input appreciated. Gil. NoCal Last edited by Gil Sissons; 08-21-2015 at 11:08 AM. Reason: error

08-21-2015, 11:56 AM	#2
mlp623 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chatham, NJ Posts: 136	Re: tires Others may have more specific input, but on my 32 truck (not model A) I have larger tires and when I turn, the tires sometimes rub against the brake rods. Also, if you have a front fender mounted spare, it may not fit. Matt

08-21-2015, 06:24 PM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,497	Re: tires FWIW, I have run 5.25X21 tyres on my '29 without issue. They rode little more firmly due to their heavier construction (6 ply) but other than that, and better traction, fine. Have you considered radial ply tyres?? __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

08-21-2015, 08:30 PM	#4
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	Re: tires Would live to do the radials.... Just not in the budget. Hav found what I think is a deal on these 5:25/5:50's. Was hoping the group here might hav had experience They might share here. Thx for the input. Gil. NoCal

08-22-2015, 07:10 AM	#5
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: tires If your '31 is a heavy 4 door, be sure to get some good stiff tires. I had the Vietnam tires on mine and had a terrible YAW problem. New Firestones fixed mine.

08-22-2015, 08:34 AM	#6
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We put the EXcelsior tires on the 31 roadster pick up and Paul put them on his 29 town sedan. They are larger in size but fit the rims correctly. In addition these are radial tires and come with a 50,000 mile tread warranty. They ride very well and are quiet.

08-22-2015, 08:35 AM	#7
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: tires Just ordered a set of Firestone 21" black walls for my 29 CCPU. Currently have a set of INSA'S on the truck. They have very few miles on them. The P.O. put them on probably less that 1,500 miles on them. They are fine and would look good on a Tudor but profile just is not beefy enough for the truck. I like the looks of the Firestones and since I tour I like a little wider tire etc. My INSA tires will be offered for sale at Hershey this fall.

08-22-2015, 08:58 AM	#8
Mark in MT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western MT Posts: 218	Re: tires I have 550-19 tires on the back of my 30 coupe, they stand taller than standard tires. Gives me a 3% overdrive. I like them, they help get me down the road easier. They replaced 600-16s, which climbed the hills like a mountain goat. Noticed a big difference when I went to the big ones. But a fresh motor with a 3/4 Winfield cam solved that problem. __________________ Mark in MT Always looking for another opportunity to be wrong.

08-22-2015, 10:29 AM	#9
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: tires Put bigger tires on the rear and smaller on the front. That way it's always going downhill and will be way more fuel efficient! YMMV __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

08-22-2015, 05:38 PM	#10
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: tires JAcksonIII, what was ther YAW experience like for the Nam made tires? I understand the Lucas 4.75 x19's are made there .

08-22-2015, 05:40 PM	#11
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: tires I like larger tires on just about everything and wouldn't use anything else today on the 'A' except radials. They'll probably never have to be replaced.

08-23-2015, 09:01 AM	#12
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: tires Rip, the yaw is a rotation around a vertical line through the center of the car. My car is heavy and a steering input would move the motormeter from side to side. No roll, just a front and rear end sway in the opposite directions. Scary. Hard to drive with a full load of people. jack

08-23-2015, 11:50 AM	#13
Joey Anchors Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Silver City, NM Posts: 22	Re: tires I'm thinking about running Lester 525/550-19 (front) and 600-19 (rear) on the '30/31 Tudor when I finally purchase one.