Modern Tires

[dgrinnan]

Can you install modern tubeless tires on original 1947 1/2 ton truck rims?  Will they hold air or do you need an innertubes?  

[Veemoney]

I have Goodyear Wrangler SRAs on my 47WC original truck rims with no tubes and no issues. Been running this set for a few years. Radials really make a big difference on the handling of the truck compared to the bias ply tires. 

[John-T-53]

The old rims are usually riveted, but as long as no corrosion inside they should hold air no problem without tubes. 

[dgrinnan]

Thanks.  I have whitewalls right now but they are starting to dry rot and replacement white walls are through the roof now in price.  I am considering putting on some new tires and painting on white walls. 

 

[48Dodger]

You could use falsies.....whitewall portawall toppers

 

 

48D

[Tooljunkie]

A few guys used the  portawalls. But seems they are using paint now. Theres a few youtube videos about painted whitewalls. 

[PT81PlymouthPickup]

Just my opinionated opinion, but whitewalls look better on cars. I prefer black walls on trucks. Plus, I can't imagine painting a tire would hold up very well?

[kencombs]

Even though I was young in the whitewall era, I never really liked them.  well, except for the really narrow ones that didn't touch the wheel.  They were popular about the same time as really narrow men's ties.  Otherwise I always mounted the inside.

[48Dodger]

I love whitewalls. 

 

48D

[Los_Control]

Yeah the tires are certainly a individual choice of the driver. .....I love the look of this truck, but it is not for me.

 

While I have a 1949 1/2 ton, just saying I want to try to make it look more like a big truck ..... While still being a pickup.

There is simply nothing wrong with either choice .... it is up to the owner & what they want to build.

 

 

 

[dgrinnan]

It is hard to mess up the look of these iconic trucks.  I am going for the look of the black truck.  Once I have mine road ready it is heading to paint.  Still on the fence if I am going to paint it solid black or red with black fenders like the picture of the big truck. 

[PT81PlymouthPickup]

18 hours ago, Los_Control said:

There is simply nothing wrong with either choice .... it is up to the owner & what they want to build.

Nah! There should be a law prohibiting whitewalls on trucks!  Just ain't right!  Lols!  ?

[dgrinnan]

Here is my other truck.  Tells you where I stand. ?

[Los_Control]

I always loved the 54, 1 year only grill .... beautiful truck. 

 

[dgrinnan]

I have a lot of fun with it but can't wait to get the 47 Dodge WC on the road.  I love the art deco trucks.  47 was the last year before they went to the new design.

[PT81PlymouthPickup]

On 8/16/2022 at 12:15 PM, dgrinnan said:

Here is my other truck.  Tells you where I stand. ?

Would look even better with blackwalls! ?

[dgrinnan]

I do like your truck.  that is the color scheme I am leaning toward. 

[Dodgeed]

I'm a fan of the whitewalls also. Individual choice I guess. I know that back in the day, the farmers who had these trucks didn't have whitewalls; they were just farm work trucks, dirty and banged up. But, now, for me, this one anyway, is not a work truck, just a fun toy. 

Edited August 19, 2022 by Dodgeed