I had 6.50 x 16 on my 53 pickup when I bought it, but got a set of used 225 75R 16 to mount on the rims as the 6.50's were rotten and wanted to move the truck. I haven't done anything to the rims other than sandblast, prime and paint. I am hoping to maybe get some whitewalls someday.

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53 3100 Pickup https://plus.google.com/photos/106766822537391639142/albums/5713238921027715585