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whats the best size tires to run all the way around on my 1948 loadmaster?

I use 8.25 x 20R. Radials make a world of difference to the steering.

I agree with Va.FireTruck. 8.25 X 20, is a good size for your truck. It would have came standard from the factory 7.50 X 20 front, & 8.25 X 20 rear. I've got 8.25's, all the way around, on my '46 Chevy 2 ton, & '53 Chevy COE 2ton.

is it hard to find folks to mount these split rim tires?

I just mounted two fronts tonight. You need to make sure you have the wider wheels to mount the 8.25's on. Most 7.50 wheels are an inch narrower than the 8.25 wheels,
Scott

Any tire shop that sells big truck tires will do it
as well as truck stops...

8.25 X 20 are on my 1950 6400. Just looks right too !

7.50x20's all the way around on mine. I ended up mounting them myself rather than hunt all over town to try and find someone to do them.