What is the modern tyre equivalent to 7.0 x 16"?

[disasterbus]

Looking for some tyre advice please guys.

I've just bought a set of 16" wheel from a 1961 Chevy C-10. They currently have a cross-plys fitted which are 7.0 x 16"

I want some new tyres with sidewalls about the same height to keep them looking similar and keep the gearing as it is ( low profile tyres obviously will reduce the overall radius and therefore lower the gearing)

So, the question is - what is the modern tyre equivalent size to the original 7.0 x 16's?

These are the wheels............

[jtrichard]

check this out http://www.barrystiretech.com/vintagetireexchange.html ....looks like 215 75 16 ..195/80 16 would be closer to 700 16 it looks like also this could be VERY helpful https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r16-195-80r16 what is the width and over height of your tires?

[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by disasterbus

Looking for some tyre advice please guys.

I've just bought a set of 16" wheel from a 1961 Chevy C-10. They currently have a cross-plys fitted which are 7.0 x 16"

I want some new tyres with sidewalls about the same height to keep them looking similar and keep the gearing as it is ( low profile tyres obviously will reduce the overall radius and therefore lower the gearing)

So, the question is - what is the modern tyre equivalent size to the original 7.0 x 16's?

These are the wheels............

This also may help: http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-comparison/
Luck to you
Sam

[factorystock]

I'm assuming you want radial, not bias ply.http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....150524150336:s