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I have a 1945 GMC 1/2 ton pickup that is coming close to completion. I am looking for any recommendations where to go for my wheel/tire combination. I am looking for a vintage wide whitewall tire, and a smoothie, or steelie wheel, with trim ring, and moon cap. I know of Coker, and Wheels vintiques, but am looking for a good comparison to these on price and quality etc. Any comments appreciated.

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I use Scotty's D&E Tire Service in Riverhead NY (631-369-3109).They have years of knowledge and will work with you.They are on the other side of the pond(Long Island Sound)from you.Give them a call.


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Do you know if they have a web site?

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Not sure Formula1!


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You might try Sears Auto. We can get Goodyears in white wall bias, and can get the wheels from American Racing. Just make sure to emphisize that you heve a Chevrolet truck, some times they send rice truck wheels that have the wrong offset for a Chevy.


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Formula,
I ordered 4 tires from these guys, Universal Vintage Tire , a couple months ago and they arrived FAST!
-David


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Thanks for the reply's. Mugsy, what size tire did you go with? I am looking for a 6.50 - 16, with a wide whitewall. I did not see that offered, so I sent them an email.

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I've got a '65 3/4 ton so I went with a 8.75-16.5 Denman blackwall.
Universal's got Firestone's and Lester's in 6.50-16.
-David


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Here is some tires from Universal that seems to be what Your looking for. http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=search&substring=650-16


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http://woogeroo.home.mindspring.com/autolinks/wheels.html

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