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| | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 43 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 43 | I have a 1949 3100 with some OLLLLD retreads. Time for some new rubber.
Current tire size on the recaps reads 7.75X15 on front and 8.45X15 on rear.
Truck VIN plate shows 4600# GVW and then the shop manual I have says "15-6 or 8" for that GVW. Lower GVW's show "6.00-16-6" and "6.70-15-6" for 4200 GVW, and "6.50-16-6" for 4500 GVW.
I'm confused!
I'm not going to haul much weight in this old 'bolt, just want a smooth ride for running around town...
What size modern tires would you recommend?
Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 96 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 96 | Hi,I put a used set of LT 215 / 85 R16 BRIDGESTONES on my 1950 Canadian built 1300. I am using the original 16" wheels and had to install new radial tubes. I picked the 4 up and had them installed and balanced and they seem to work fine. The big problem was finding a modern radial truck tire that was that narrow . You may find it easier having the 15 " rims .good luck , Jeff | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 43 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 43 | What do you think of 165-80-15's?
Are these tires same circumference than originals?
Thanks! | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 43 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 43 | I think I am now leaning toward 225 75 15
Anyone have any thoughts either way? | | |
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