I just put a set of 235/85/16 tires on a set of those rims for my 53. The rims should handle 245 width easy enough.

EDIT: But... do you have manual or power steering? If it is manual you may want to stay in the narrower widths.

Last edited by FriedGreenTmater; 07/30/2014 4:46 AM.
1953 Chevrolet 3600
Fried Green T'mater (Vern)
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Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets exhausted.