I'm in the market for tires and would like to keep the original six bolt rims on the 1947 3100. I talked with a local tire vendor and he said they couldn't install radial tires on the rims because they don't have a safety bead retainer. The 'Bolt' threads look to be divided on whether this is a good practice or not. As far as radial tubes go, I'd like to avoid them.
Denny, I appreciate all the research you did on tire size. I will likely go with a LT215/85R16 tire; however, finding someone to mount them could be a challenge. The PO had radials mounted on these rims and I haven't experienced any problems with them, but it's time for new rubber.
Is there a definitive answer to the question of mounting radial tires on these stock rims?
Thanks for your advice in advance.....
