I had the original rims from my '54 sandblasted and repainted. I was able to put on brand new radials without tubes. You shouldn't have any trouble at all.

On the other hand, with my '59, the original rims are pretty rusty still - so the new tires I had put on (just to get by while I'm working on it) have tubes inside since the rust on the old rims prevents a good seal from forming.


~ Kimberly
My '54 ... and my '63 and a '59 F100