dontknowitall Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 My tyre is 6.50 x 16.....what would be the closest modern metric size be to that? I have read that wrong tyre size can trow the speedo out and or make steering hard.. really like a answer to this asap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) so nobody can help you. Oh Tires! that's different mate! Mine are Michelin P235/75/R15 They should last a good long time Hank Edited July 2, 2011 by HanksB3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 tire size calculators are plentiful on the web but for arguments sake your tires in metric speak are .90 aspect ratio, that is the width of the tire compared to the height of the side wall. Commonly available metric sized used to start at .85 for VW, SAABs Volvos, etc typically 165 - 85 15. Hard to find these days when even non performance cars are sporting 55 and 45 aspect tires. my wifes Subaru had 215 55 16 would they fit your rims probably but hardly not the truck. So you are probably stuck with modern sized stuff if you are not willing to spring for Cokers or other after market Classic tires. Some one on the Studebaker truck board, found that the tires from a Chevy Dually pickup application worked well and looked period. I believe these are 215 85 16 and were very close to diameter width and load capacity of the 6.5 16's that were on Studie 1/2 tons in the 50's I believe he mentioned that they were Dunlop and around 125 each Perhaps in you market Falken might be available Yokohama and Kuhmo list them in that size also. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=215%2F&ratio=85&diameter=16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 this will give you an idea..at one time I used to have this printed out to include the 16 inchers but on a quick search I did not locate this..one can search the internet a bit more http://www.planethoustonamx.com/main/tire_conversion_chart.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 HAHA Hank..remember being a Dutchy who has lived in NZ (20 years)and the Australia (10 years) may end up spelling stuff differently! so nobody can help you. Oh Tires! that's different mate!Mine are Michelin P235/75/R15 They should last a good long time Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Search long and hard but did not find any about 16 inchers.. this will give you an idea..at one time I used to have this printed out to include the 16 inchers but on a quick search I did not locate this..one can search the internet a bit more http://www.planethoustonamx.com/main/tire_conversion_chart.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 when in doubt and chart not found..then make a phone call...quick check with one of the leading classic tire companies stated to me just moments ago that the 225-75-16 is the direct equivilant to the 650 x 16 for the narrow rims as on say a 1947 Dodge sedan as I on truck tires are even easier to find as they have numerous vintage treads and 6 ply truck rated tires that will be period perferct for your truck.. most of the supplier have toll free number for your convienence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_MN Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I found a light truck tire (LT series..) The problem with the size 225 75 16r is the narrow rim my tire guy said that there wasn't enough side wall and they would roll off the rim when rounding a corner. We used a 225 85 16r a little taller,but they work. We also used a two piece metal valve stem to compensate for the oblong holes for the tube. These allowed me to run tubeless on my old Dodge rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 these must be the ones then....http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BCT-Brand-225-75R16-195-85R16-205R16LT-225-70R16LT-/170620022032?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b9beed10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 there description says they have a 195 85 16, they might be just the ticket for stock rims, and would mimick the tall skinny look of the original better than the 225's. Never heard of the brand before but they are round and black and look like they would hold air. What more do you want in a tire???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 There are no Australian tyre companies left..they all shifted to china..so..you really dont know what you buy anymore.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 i myself have been using HT 215-85-16 truck tires, commonly found on small trucks with duallies, like lawn service or utility trucks. these offer superior handling, traction, and speed than the old bias plys, as they are around 30" diameter, which will give a little help in moving the truck. you dont really need the HT's, but for $85 for a set of 4 installed, why not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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