Another Stovebolter in NY recently purchased the same size Cooper SRM II Light Truck radial for about $150/tire (a little less than the full price at Sears, before discounts/sales).

I have been running those Cooper tires in my 54 3106 Suburban since 2004.

Tim
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1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.