Hiya folks!
So my dad got the 16 inch wheels that he got(from the swap meet) for his '53 wheels painted up... so now he is pondering tires.
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The wheels on the front there were on there when he got it, he doesn't like them either...
So, any recommendations on tires(brands, sizes, manufacturers,) or tire places to go to? I think he is looking to get some regular tires, nothing fancy as he only plans to be puttin' around town in it.
We are in and around Atlanta, GA.
So, what tires have you other AD folks used?
Jes' fishin' for some information so I thought I'd throw a hook into the water...
Updated Additional information(added after reading a few posts): As far as we know it is the stock gear ratio, it still has the stock rear end with the torque tube or whatever they called it - the enclosed driveshaft.
'57 235 inline six, stock 3 on the tree manual tranny... no power anything.
Yep, 16 inch original metal type wheels, that is what pop is putting on there. He plans to put the original type hubcaps on there also.
additional update: so according to chevy truck book.. uh dang it - the one with the pretty 55-57ish blue one on the front - 40-72 one with details and options listed - plus the restoration pack from chevy - says the '53 3100 - had 6.00 x 16 six ply tires.
-W
p.s. the truck runs('57 235), has brakes and a parking brake - no exhaust or bed floor or fully install electrical yet... or lights... but that's all small stuff, right?
details about the above truck if you care to read them:
http://hardin.home.mindspring.com/1953/1953.html
