tires size 1949 b1b

[POPTOP]

I sure Im not the first to ask but could not find info on the form the rims I bought are original I believe they are 5" by 16" im looking for the closest bias or radial tire I still want the narrow width what is the size in today market thanks

[austinsailor]

I have 215 85r16 on mine. A little wider than you probably want, but they drive well.

Mine are 10 ply, all I could find in the size. A bit of overkill, but if I overload it I'm good!

[POPTOP]

ya it a little wider than Id like its hard for me to steer in a parking lot  thanks for the input

[The Oil Soup]

I think the half ton came with 6.00 x 16. You can get that from Coker.

[greg g]

cooper suposidely still has these  Discoverer HT3

 

LT215/85R16,  load range E, sidewall BLK, rim width 5.5 - 7.  max load 2680,  tread depth14.5

 

Might be a bit wider in section width than stock but not a wide low profile deal.

 

http://us.coopertire.com/CooperTiresConsumer2013/media/TireImages/FullLarge/discovererht3.png?width=400&height=559&ext=.png

Edited May 15, 2016 by greg g

[austinsailor]

I can assure you I didn't pay nearly that much for mine!

[Bobacuda]

I posted this back in April.  My B4B came with 6.5 x 16's when I got it 40 yrs ago.

 

I went through this on my B4B when I found the rims were rusted beyond safe levels inside the "barrels."  Since I wanted the stock height the 6.50 x 16" tires provided, AND I wanted my original hub caps, I looked for a good set of stock rims and was unable to find them.  I finally decided that I would run radials, and I contacted "The Wheelsmith" to remove the centers from my old rims and insert them in new barrels.  After I spoke with them, I sent my old rims and they told me the original rims had a 3 3/8 " back space ---- the min back space they could get without reversing the outer is 4.0" -- this will leave 3" to the outside.  The original has about 2.125" to the outside,  The 4"  is 5/8" greater than org. wheel.

 

I had them do this and powdercoat 4 rims - roughly $800 to ship the rims to them, have them do the work, them ship them back.  Took about 2 weeks.

 

When looking for tires, I wanted a radial as close as I could get to the original tire and I found the following comparisons:

Tire size: 6.50-16                    Height: 29.30”              Width: 6.80”

            215-75-16                                 28.70                    8.46

            225-75-16                                 29.29                    8.86

 

I cant remember which one I went with that was close to my 6.5 x 16" farm truck tire.  Regardless, they are about 2" wider and the same height.  Have not had any rubbing issues that I know of.

 

The Wheelsmith work looks great!  I would definitely use them again.  Hope this helps.

[Frank's 49]

Used 215-85 R16.  Brand name is Goodride   SL-309.   I am not sure who actually manufactures them, but the local dealer has had good luck with them.  We mounted them on the stock 1949 B1B rims (5.5 Inch width, 16" diameter).  I told them to try them without tubes, and they are holding air fine.  I had them set at only 40 psi, since I don't intend to carry any sort of load.  I had one slow leak, which took about 2 weeks to notice.  They found one of the valves had not seated correctly  and after reseating it I have not had any more problems.  Total cost out-door was $487.  

 

I looked at Coker since they are only about 70 miles from my home, but a set of stock size radials (600-16) would have run close to a grand, plus installation.  And they apparently don't like to mount them except on their new rims.

 

I'm not try to restore my truck back to "show stock", so the non-stock size does not concern me.  I just want tires that fit and ride good. 

[B1B Keven]

I ran 235/85r/16's on my B1B. Stock wheels.

[Brent B3B]

I ran 235/85r/16's on my B1B. Stock wheels.

man I miss that truck   

[B1B Keven]

I'm glad it's being restored and enjoyed.

[Jocko_51_B3B]

Anyone know if these will work? I obtained four wheels, 16.5 inches wide and 5.5 inches between the inside edges of the beads. They came off a 1950 B2B that was parted out. I'd like to use 'em because they have the notches for the hubcap clips. But I think they are incorrect for my 51 B3B. Do I need to call Coker if I decide to be picky about originality?