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Tires #562910 08/07/2009 3:32 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 99 RI M Milhouse Wrench Fetcher
Milhouse Wrench Fetcher M Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 99 RI	It's finally getting close to the time for me to purchase tires for my truck. I've looked and considered many different options, but I wanted to get your opinions as well. Here's what I'm looking for in a tire for my truck (1955 2nd series 3200): -bias ply or radial okay -has original "look" to a stock tire and decent knobby tread -can handle a loaded 1/2 ton truck -fits a 15" dia, 5-5.5" width rim -nothing too expensive One tire that seems to fit well is the 700-15 STA Super Traxion. Does anyone have these or have an opinion on these? Last edited by Milhouse; 08/07/2009 3:33 PM. Neil 1955 Chevy 3200

Re: Tires Milhouse #562911 08/07/2009 3:53 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 north of the 49th F Flxible Cruising in the Passing Lane
Flxible Cruising in the Passing Lane F Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 north of the 49th	you'll be much happier in the long run with radials - the Yokohama 700R15's I put on my truck have been great, although not cheap, and 10 ply, so a little harsh for some tastes ... might look for something around 215/75/15, the close equivelent of original size Bill Moved over to the Passing Lane "When we tug a single thing in nature, we find it attached to the rest of the world" ~ John Muir "When we tug a single thing on an old truck, we find it falls off" ~ me Some TF series details & TF heater pics

Re: Tires Flxible #562913 08/07/2009 4:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 Laurens, SC 4 46forme 'Bolter
46forme 'Bolter 4 Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 Laurens, SC	I'll second the idea of running radials. You will be much happier. George

Re: Tires 46forme #562931 08/07/2009 4:55 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 99 RI M Milhouse Wrench Fetcher
Milhouse Wrench Fetcher M Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 99 RI	Oh wow! I hadn't even realized Yokohama made a radial that size... those look great! I'll definitely look into getting those. Thanks! Neil 1955 Chevy 3200

Re: Tires Milhouse #563278 08/08/2009 9:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,403 Marco Indiana J jdl 'Bolter
jdl 'Bolter J Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,403 Marco Indiana	Wow! This is just the thread I've been needing. I didn't know anyone made any tires like that for 15" rims. Jordan D. Long 1954 Chevrolet 3100 1/2-Ton And some more pictures Photobucket I got a 'Possum Pickup... Now I'm the Roadkill King!!! Anyone want to make some Stovebolt Stew?

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