Tires

[Guest Jerry Callahan]

I just bought a ’52 Dodge ½ ton P/U (B1). It has 15” wheels on it. I was wondering if this is correct? If so, what size tires should it take?

[Merle Coggins]

Welcome Jerry

Are you sure it's a 1/2 ton truck? The 1/2 ton trucks had 16" wheels as standard, and the 3/4 ton trucks used the 15" wheels. Check your model number. You say it's a '52, then reference (B1). B1 would be a '48 or '49 model year. Your '52 would be a B3 model. Then following that would be a "B", "C", "D", etc. B= 1/2 ton, C= 3/4 ton, D= 1 ton.

If your serial number tag is missing, you can find your serial number stamped into the front left frame rail near the front spring hanger. Then plug your serial number into this site for a little more info on your truck. http://www.t137.com/registry/help/decode.php

Again welcome to the Pilot-House world and this forum.

Merle

[Guest Jerry Callahan]

Thanx, Merle. That's a great site. I punched my serial number in. It's a 3/4 ton, model B-3-C. So the 15" wheels are correct.