If you're looking to save money on tires, go for used. I put a nice set on my '52 3100. I think they were 215/75 R16s. $25 each with plenty of tread left, and 3 were Michelins! They look just right on that truck.

1953 3600 Pickup
1946 Fleetline Aerosedan
1948 Hudson Commodore