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Funeral

03-08-2009 07:19 PM

Quick question about tires.

Ok so I got some new tires today. I got the same size that was on it.

They are 215 /70 /15 the problem is they are rubbing at the tire rod end connection.

So my question is for an original front end setup what size trire and wheel should I have. I looked in the shop manual and it says 6.00-16 to like 8.25-18 so not real sure what to do here.

thx in advance.

Funeral

03-08-2009 09:15 PM

Re: Quick question about tires.

I guess it couldn't hurt to add that I am talking about a 1947 Chev Pickup 1/2 ton Thriftmaster.

Funeral

03-09-2009 07:55 AM

Re: Quick question about tires.

I hope someone see's this soon, not sure how long I have to return these tires if need be.

sgtusmc

03-09-2009 10:23 AM

Re: Quick question about tires.

I did a quick google search and 215-70 R16 seams to be as close as you can get to the 6.00-16. I would think the 15" size would be close also (I guess not they rub). Would you be able to run a 1/4" spacer up front? Are you rubbing all the time or only at full lock?

heyjoe

03-09-2009 07:41 PM

Re: Quick question about tires.

Have you asked over at the Stovebolt forum? The place is dedicated to old Chevy trucks up to '73. Mostly geared to '30s, '40, '50s iron.
http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/

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