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| | | | Joined: May 2016 Posts: 26 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2016 Posts: 26 | I have a 49 Chevy Panel with 6 bolt, 6:00 x 16 tires and rims. Super old tires that still hold air. About to be roadworthy. Need to replace with something safe and hopefully cost effective. Would also like something taller at least in the rear (stock 4:11). Any input would be appreciated. Thank you
PS I did try a search of the site but was unsuccessful.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | LT215/85R16 is what I have on my panel. Original rims. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,833 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,833 | Leo called it. That is the modern radial size closest to the original bias ply size. They're 30+ or so inches in diameter so you'll be able to travel down the highway faster at lower engine rpm.
The good thing is there are plenty of different brands to choose from on Amazon for about $100 each.
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)
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,468 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,468 | Same LT215/85R16 on my 3/4 ton 52 GMC.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
| | | | | Joined: May 2016 Posts: 26 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2016 Posts: 26 | Thanks gentlemen. Great info!
Do i need to seal the rims? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,833 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,833 | Not if they're in good shape with no rust inside. Make sure the beads are smooth and true.
A friend of mine had some '58 Cadillac Sabre wheels that are riveted together. They wood gradually leak air through some of the riveted areas.
He painted the inside of all the wheels with Flex Seal and hasn't had any leak downs , since.
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)
| | | | | Joined: May 2016 Posts: 26 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2016 Posts: 26 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 565 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 565 | Here's a highly rated reasonably priced option I see on Amazon Starfire Solarus HT All-Season LT215/85R16 115R Tire
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"Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just leave me alone, you're starting to freak me out."
1957 GMC 150
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