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01-05-2022, 03:45 PM | #1 |
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Radial tires for early Ford
I have stock 600X16 tires on my 46 Ford wagon. Would like to change to a ww radial tire but dont see anything offered in 16in. Do I have to change to 15in rims/tires?? I expect to go a little wider but dont want anything radical,this is a complete stock auto,just want a more comfortable ride, Any suggestions would be helpful,thank you
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01-05-2022, 03:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Radial tires for early Ford
Diamond Back Tires (888-992-1642) sold me 600R16 www radials for my 38 Ford. I run a pressure of 40lbs. No tubes
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01-05-2022, 07:11 PM | #3 | |
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I put Coker 16" "looks like bias ply but really radials" on my '39 Merc,...love 'em!.
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01-05-2022, 07:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: Radial tires for early Ford
Thanks! I tried Diamond Back several times today,no answer. Will look into coker tomorrow. Any other advice welcome though
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01-05-2022, 08:15 PM | #5 |
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Re: Radial tires for early Ford
I have Diamond Backs on my '36, they are great. Worth the wait. Keep after them.
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01-05-2022, 08:54 PM | #6 |
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01-06-2022, 12:29 PM | #7 |
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Re: Radial tires for early Ford
I have Coker Classic 600Rx16 3" WW tubeless tires on my '36, they look like bias ply, great tires, usually run 35# in them. I have radial tubes in the '36 wheel, a concern about the age of the wheels, I had them checked for true-ness and had them powder-coated satin black.
I have ran radial tires on all of my cars/trucks for over twenty-five years, currently have radial on my '37 GMC, '36 Ford, '39 Plym, '56 T-Bird, '53 Olds 88 and '59 F100 4x, not to mention my every day vehicles.
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01-06-2022, 12:32 PM | #8 |
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01-06-2022, 02:07 PM | #9 |
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Re: Radial tires for early Ford
Pic at left shows 600-16 DiamondBack Auburn (radial with bias look & pie-crust side wall).
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01-06-2022, 02:57 PM | #10 |
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Don't get anything les then Diamondbacks. I and two friends have tried Cokers and we will NEVER waste money on them again. We gave the brand new set that came on the 41 away because I wouldn't take money for a tire that drove that bad. They are called square tires for a reason. I run Diamondbacks on my 41 ford pickup and my 46 Cadillac. They look good ride nice and drive sooo smooth.
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01-06-2022, 03:30 PM | #11 |
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Diamond Back has a web site and the ph # I have is 888-922-1642. You can google it.
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01-06-2022, 04:01 PM | #12 |
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Re: Radial tires for early Ford
not only smooth but they don't wonder if you live in a state with cruddy roads like mine with truck routes that make sunken pavement. I run coker wide whites on my 34, they have been great. Ken
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01-06-2022, 04:30 PM | #13 |
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Re: Radial tires for early Ford
Thanks guys,been dialing wrong number!! Called today,looks like Ill be buying a set in week or so. I forgot to ask them if tires have Firestone, Goodyear ,etc... brands or if theyre actually Diamondback brand. Also,my front end is aligned but still wanders a bit on highway,will the radials correct this.
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01-07-2022, 09:45 AM | #14 | |
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You should visit their web site and learn more about DB. The vintage tires they sell are their own Auburn series; Deluxe bias looking, and Premium early style radials. All of their tires are tubeless radials, and their white walls are the best available. |
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01-07-2022, 11:45 AM | #15 |
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Thanks again,will go to website!
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01-07-2022, 11:58 AM | #16 | |
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Didn't know about diamondback and the availability of tubeless radials in the original size. Seems like the advantages of tubeless significantly out-weigh the disadvantages. Question though, how difficult is it to get a good seal with tubeless tires using 80 year old original wheels? |
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01-07-2022, 12:01 PM | #17 |
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Yes, switching to radials will help the wandering. As long as things are in good shape, steering/suspension …… it’ll seem like a new car….. my ‘50 did, with the old junk radials I used just to try it. I then put on new ones….. Mark
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01-07-2022, 12:02 PM | #18 |
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You may need a bank loan.
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01-07-2022, 03:23 PM | #19 | |
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But I have read many posts from others saying tubeless worked just fine on their vintage wheels. Oh yeah, these tires are expensive! Then you have to pay for local mounting & balancing. |
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01-07-2022, 05:52 PM | #20 |
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My installer used a rotary wire brush to clean the rim, applied sealant and installed the tires after wedging the beads apart overnight to facilitate installation. He balanced them using a wide 5 adapter. No tubes. I will know how well the tires hold air when I see them in late April.
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