The original artillery wheels are hard to put modern tires on. The repops aren't real expensive as wheels go, and allow using modern tires. Check places like Chevs of the 40's for the repops.
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more... It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble...