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| | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | but have modern safe tires what would you get? 16 inch.
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Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 | I decided to sell my bias ply and go with radials. I bought Bridgestone Ecopia EP02. They have the skinny look and correct diameter. The ol' 38 ain't nervous goin' down the road, good and smooth. Much more enjoyable drive now. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 146 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 146 | How wide are your rims? I want to get new solid rims and get radials. Sizes are 16X6 and wider. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,378 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,378 | Coker makes a 600x16 radial with the same diameter and cross section as the bias ply but they are EXPENSIVE. A 185/85r16 is a close match but no one sells that size in the US that I've been able to find. Diamond Back sells a 195/80r16 that has the right diameter but is wider and could cause clearance issues in some cases.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 | The Ecopia is a 195/80R 16. I have them on 5" wide wheels. If you don't change backspacing or wheel diameter (as compared to stock wheels), you should not have clearance issues. I looked at Coker - but man, he is real proud of his stuff !! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
LT215R85 16" Cooper SRM II radials
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 83 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 83 | Tracy, I've got to say that '38 of yours is a fine looking truck. In my opinion the '38 is the best looking pickup Chevy ever made, and yours is a terrific example. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 | Tim, Are these tires on the stock '54 rims? Tubes? Any other details? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 | LT215R85 16" Cooper SRM II radials That would be my choice too, available at tire stores that carry Coopers. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | IF your rims are in good condition, you will not need tubes. I run Diamond Back Smoothies on my truck and they run great!
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Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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Thanks, Ron.
Cooper's website does not list that line (Starfire SF-510 LT) and it still lists the SRM II. My guess is that their website is out of date.
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