I purchased 16"x6" rims (3.5" back space) from Wheelsmith and they fit fine on the stock brake drums with stock steering and suspension.

I mounted 225/70 R16 wheels but had planned to mount the 215/85 R16 tires. The only reason I didn't was due to the much higher cost per tire.

I have 215/85 R16 tires on my Packard that has 4.5" rims. They fit and handle great.

Last edited by Otto Skorzeny; 12/15/2022 6:14 PM.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)