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TheQuicksilver · 07-04-2009, 11:03 PM

I've been digging through my manuals, and haven't had success with this. Can anyone share what the standard tire size is in today's numbers to replace the old 6-ply tires for a 1953 (and I'd assume it'd be the same from at least 47-53) Chevy 3100 1/2 ton?

Thanks!

TheQuicksilver · 07-06-2009, 08:32 AM

No info on this floating around? I seem to recall that what's on it now are 205/70 R15s, I just don't want to buy those again if it's just a case of that's what someone decided to put on it before because they had some 15" tires running around.

Bigblue29 · 07-06-2009, 08:38 AM

Check out this thread. It has pics showing what I used.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344549

TheQuicksilver · 07-06-2009, 10:04 AM

Thanks BigBlue. For the record, I am jealous of the five-window.

I'm seeing Coker Tires recommends a P205/75R15 as a radial replacement, or a 670-15 for the bias. I think I'm going radial, and I think that I have to go with the whitewalls, or I'll hate myself later for it.

Bigblue29 · 07-06-2009, 10:54 AM

Thanks. I found this conversion chart helpful to determine wheel diameter:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp and then picked a size close in diameter.

Some guys have used LT215/85R16. I Ended up buying LT225/75R-16's. You can buy a replica radial of the Bias ply tires with a white wall from Coker, but be ready to bend over for them cause they are pricey. Thats the reason I went with a standard BW truck radial.

Good luck. And post up some pics when you get something!

07-04-2009, 11:03 PM	#1
TheQuicksilver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 34	Original Tire Size I've been digging through my manuals, and haven't had success with this. Can anyone share what the standard tire size is in today's numbers to replace the old 6-ply tires for a 1953 (and I'd assume it'd be the same from at least 47-53) Chevy 3100 1/2 ton? Thanks!

07-06-2009, 08:32 AM	#2
TheQuicksilver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 34	Re: Original Tire Size No info on this floating around? I seem to recall that what's on it now are 205/70 R15s, I just don't want to buy those again if it's just a case of that's what someone decided to put on it before because they had some 15" tires running around.

07-06-2009, 08:38 AM	#3
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Original Tire Size Check out this thread. It has pics showing what I used. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344549 __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

07-06-2009, 10:04 AM	#4
TheQuicksilver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 34	Re: Original Tire Size Thanks BigBlue. For the record, I am jealous of the five-window. I'm seeing Coker Tires recommends a P205/75R15 as a radial replacement, or a 670-15 for the bias. I think I'm going radial, and I think that I have to go with the whitewalls, or I'll hate myself later for it.

07-06-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Original Tire Size Thanks. I found this conversion chart helpful to determine wheel diameter: http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp and then picked a size close in diameter. Some guys have used LT215/85R16. I Ended up buying LT225/75R-16's. You can buy a replica radial of the Bias ply tires with a white wall from Coker, but be ready to bend over for them cause they are pricey. Thats the reason I went with a standard BW truck radial. Good luck. And post up some pics when you get something! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando



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