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01-18-2018, 02:45 PM | #1 |
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1947 COE Tire Size
What is the correct tire size for my 1947?
It is a 1 1/2 Ton 101 Inch Wheel Base. Is it .700 x 20 or 7.5 x 20 Bias Ply. Looking for Firestones. Todd Murthum |
01-18-2018, 03:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1947 COE Tire Size
If they fit... you could go as large as 8.25 by 20...
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01-18-2018, 04:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1947 COE Tire Size
The width of your rims will dictate appropriate tire sizes. The 8.25-20” would need a 6” rim, where the 7.00” and 7.50” tires could be appropriate for either the 4.33” or 5.00” rims. If you find your Budd numbers, on either the concave side flats of the center discs or on the rear rim lips opposite the valve stems, I can look them up to tell you what you have. Stu
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01-18-2018, 09:43 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1947 COE Tire Size
great lookin truck todd !
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01-18-2018, 10:42 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1947 COE Tire Size
stock tire was probably 6:50 x 20, with 7:00 x 20 the option. right now the 7:00 firestone tires from coker are on "back order" with no known production date--as according to their representative. I put 6:50's on my 41 158" wheelbase truck
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01-19-2018, 07:23 AM | #6 |
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As far as the COE, I'm not sure. I would imagine the same as the regular cab trucks
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01-19-2018, 08:38 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1947 COE Tire Size
This chart is in the 1946 Ford Truck Sales Handbook. Probably no different than the chart contained in the 1947 handbook. Stu
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01-19-2018, 03:46 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1947 COE Tire Size
Hi; Just make sure that the dual sidewalls do Not touch each other under load.. seen it happen. Newc
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01-19-2018, 03:59 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1947 COE Tire Size
Which is why knowing the rim width, center disc offset, and factory dual rear wheel spacing spec is important. The Budd numbers allow me to look it up. Stu
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01-21-2018, 07:08 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1947 COE Tire Size
The 1947 Ford Operators Manual for Heavy Duty Trucks states the following minimum tire sizes:
COE w/single speed rear axle: 7.00x20 front 7.50x20 rear COE w/2-speed read axle: 7.50x20 front 8.25x20 rear This is different from the regular cab trucks (also listed in same manual, I can provide if anyone needs the data). The reason for this is that the COE weight distribution was different as more weight is applied over the front wheels on a COE in both loaded and unloaded configurations. I can't say that minimum tire size = original tire size as certain applications may have required different sizes. I figure the Ford manual data is the minimum safe size for these trucks to operate up to their rated gross weight. Dan |
01-26-2018, 06:20 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1947 COE Tire Size
Nice truck, like to see more photos of it.
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