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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 734 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 734 | What brand of bias ply tires did the 1/2 ton A.D. trucks roll off the assembly line with in 1948? Are these being reproduced as a radial to look like a bias ply? Vendor? Thanks. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | There wasn't necessarily a specific brand that was used on all trucks, it could vary depending on what was available to a given plant at the time. The most common brands for the time, though, would be Goodyear and Firestone. At this time, there isn't a direct radial truck tire that has a bias "look" or vintage branding. Closest will be to go with a 215/85/16 or 235/85/16, which in a modern radial, still have the "tall and narrow" look that the old bias plys have. Any tire shop can get them, and they are also available from online sources such as Tire Rack. As far as brands for a modern tire go, I'm partial to Michelin or BF Goodrich.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 | Bought a set of 215/85/R16 for my stock 49 half. When the tire installer saw my stock narrow rims he did not want to install the radials due to the lack of a safety bead and the book recommends a 6 inch rim. Took the truck to a second tire dealer and got the same story. Bought myself a set of 650-16 Firestone Deluxe Champion ias-ply and could not be happier. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 734 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 734 | As always, thanks for the info. This is just a great place to learn about these trucks that we love! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 640 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 640 | The '48's came with 6.00x16's. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 | Luke, Some offerings here you can search by year, not cheap, and I have never ordered from them. http://www.cokertire.com/ | | |
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