Original Tire Size for 59? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dwcsr · 02-27-2016, 12:12 AM

Tire size Front, Rear, Spare Rim Width

6.70-15/4PR white wall, 5-1/2K, option

6.70-15/4PR, 5-1/2K, standard tire

6.70-15/6PR, 5-1/2K, option

6.50-16/6PR, 5K, option

7-17.5/6PR, 5.25", option

Foot Stomper · 02-27-2016, 11:29 AM

Thanks dwcsr for posting the sizes!

I'd like to add that if you are looking for the original rims, they will be three clip...not 6 clip and 5" bead width and not 4 1/2".
They were only available in the late 50's the 3 clip 5" bead width.

Tod59 · 02-27-2016, 05:44 PM

Thanks guys! I have the original rims and I'm going to go with the Firestone 6.70x15 white wall bias ply. Thanks again!

02-27-2016, 12:12 AM	#1
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Original Tire Size for 59? Tire size Front, Rear, Spare Rim Width 6.70-15/4PR white wall, 5-1/2K, option 6.70-15/4PR, 5-1/2K, standard tire 6.70-15/6PR, 5-1/2K, option 6.50-16/6PR, 5K, option 7-17.5/6PR, 5.25", option

02-27-2016, 11:29 AM	#2
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: Original Tire Size for 59? Thanks dwcsr for posting the sizes! I'd like to add that if you are looking for the original rims, they will be three clip...not 6 clip and 5" bead width and not 4 1/2". They were only available in the late 50's the 3 clip 5" bead width. __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

02-27-2016, 05:44 PM	#3
Tod59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michign Posts: 175	Re: Original Tire Size for 59? Thanks guys! I have the original rims and I'm going to go with the Firestone 6.70x15 white wall bias ply. Thanks again!



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