new tires

[41/53dodges]

i know that there is already probably a thread like this somewhere, but i have a specific question. what size radial tire do most people put on these days? i think i was 215-80-16 or something like that. i have 6.50-16 right now. the other thing, what do you do for the whole tube/tubeless thing with these newer tires? can our rims be made tubeless? or do we need tubes for these newer tires, too?

[48Dodger]

Here's a good thread fer ya!

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=15221&highlight=tubeless+tires

48D

[austinsailor]

I just bought a set of tires for my 48 B1B last week. After asking a lot here, I bought 215 R85 16 10 ply tires.

195 85 r 16 were suggested, but I couldn't find anyone who had even a listing on them or 205 r85 16's.

It drives quite nice with them and there is plenty of clearance.

I put them on 16 " wheels from my 42 Plymouth, 4" wide.

Before I installed them I sandblasted and painted the wheels. They hold air just fine, no tubes. I was worried as well.

2 wheels had the valve stem holes rusted pretty bad. I took my wire welder and welded the holes solid, ground them off flat inside and out, then drilled new holes 180 degrees away.

Gene G.

[bach4660]

I went with the 235/85's they looked better than the 215

[aero3113]

They do sell radials that look like the original bias ply. They are expensive but if you are lucky you can find a set on ebay for a good price. I was able to buy mine for around $650. I got lucky and they were new! Mine are white walls but they also have all black.

Edited March 6, 2010 by aero3113

[41/53dodges]

cost is the big thing for me.

[41/53dodges]

do the 235's have any issues mounting on old rims? do they rub the frame or anything?