OK, I have a 1953 Chevy 3100 rated at 4800 lbs (door placard). According to the service manual they came with 6.00 x 16, or 6.50 x 16 depending on the rated weight. Mine had a mixture of tire sizes but all the wheels are origonal and measure 4 1/2 inches across the bead and looks like the diameter is 29 inches. I simply wanted to install radials instead of bias tires on these wheels, but am told the wheels are too narrow, will bulge at the sidewall and look funky.
The threads I've researched deal with changes to 15 inch wheels, or installation of wider 16 inch, six lug wheels from a later chev/toyota. I was trying to retain some orgonality, retain the clips and use the OEM hubcaps. If it means staying with the 6.50x16 bias, I will, but would like to have some feedback before spending money on the wrong tires. Surely someone has been down this road...
Thanks
Bob
