I went through the same thing you are going through. My 61 3/4 ton was sitting in a field for 9 years so you can imagine what the rims looked like. I took it to a truck tire place that is owned by an old guy that grew up working on these trucks. I decided to go original so he tore down the rims, cleaned them thoroughly and mounted snow/mud tires on the rear and steering tires on the front, both bias ply. The truck rides and handles great----I can even turn the steering wheel with the palm of my hand as if it had power steering. It also retains its original look.
