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#1603729 05/13/2026 2:28 AM
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What would be the best replacement tires (size and brand) for my 1949 stock 3100?


1949 3100
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Do you have 16" rims?

215-85R16 are the closest in size (outside diameter and width) to the original bias ply tires (700-16).

They're normally found as light truck tires (LT 215/85R16)

Brand is up to you. Find a tread and sidewall design you like. They can be found for about $100 each up to $300+ for aggressive off road treads.

If you want a bias ply appearance, look at Diamondback Tires. High quality radials with vintage look and excellent quality and handling. Not cheap.

www.dbtires.com


1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
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That the size my truck uses. Mucho Perfecto!


Craig

My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear
My truck ....... Respect The Rust
If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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Evoluxx Rotator H/T 195/75R16 Load D 8 Ply Van Commercial
I put these on my 1950 3100 16" . I love them. Smooth ride. No complaints so far. 1,000+ miles now.
I found them on E-Pay...


1950 Chevy 3100
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If you switch to radials you may have to use a radial tube. be sure to check. I shopped tires and wheels by my 3800 DRW....


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