andyd Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 As I said............ its our individual choice.............I don't particularly like change for changes sake, but I do like safe........lol.........its all good............ main thing is to actually use the car with whatever tyres it has so long as they are safe..........lol..........my next sermon will be at........lol.......regards from Oz..........Andy Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 I run radials.....but I also run alloy.....lol Not for everyone, would never try to convince a person one way or the other........they just my preference....these suit my build with the overall size of the tire in width and height, 16's and 75 series. I have a bent engine and 5 speed on the floor also.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D35 Torpedo Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 I'm running 235/70/r15s on original 1950 rims without tubes. I got steel valve stems and modified them to seal the big oblong hole. Basically just used stainless washers, rubber sheet on the inside and ever-seal on the outside. I like the fat plooming look of the wide tire on a skinny rim. The ride is great and I can cruise at 70 mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soth122003 Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 I've been running the 205/75/15 steel belted on my P-15 for 12 years now with out a tube. Just make sure you clean the inner rim real good. I wire brushed mine and then painted them to seal the area were the clips are attached to prevent any leaks. Instead of using led weights, I use 4-5 oz of airsoft pellets inside the wheels for the balance. The car tracks straight and true unless the wind picks up or the road is bad. Here is a tire sizing chart to convert the old style to radials. Joe Lee Tire size Chart.txt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleaud Posted August 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 18 hours ago, Sniper said: If you remove the aligning pin from the hubs, any mopar steelie with the 4.5" bolt pattern will fit up. that's where I have trouble finding new wheels. The Saratoga has a 5.5 bolt pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D35 Torpedo Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, uncleaud said: that's where I have trouble finding new wheels. The Saratoga has a 5.5 bolt pattern. The 5 X 5.5 bolt pattern is common to DODGE, SUZUKI, FORD, KIA, DAIHATSU, INTERNATIONAL, JEEP, GEO, CHRYSLER and MITSUBISHI vehicles. A full list of vehicle makes and models appears below. 5 X 5.5 is generally thought of as the Ford truck bolt pattern. Wheels with 5 X 5.5 bolt pattern are sometimes found on travel trailers and utility trailers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Control Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) Just now, uncleaud said: that's where I have trouble finding new wheels. The Saratoga has a 5.5 bolt pattern. Should not be a problem in my mind .... My 1991 chebby truck has the same 5 on 5 bolt pattern. There is just about everything made for these trucks as they are popular to restore and customize. Also older rear wheel drive GM buick, olds ...Cadilac .... very common bolt pattern. I have seen many used wheels on FB market place that have this bolt pattern ... I never searched but feel new wheels should be available. Hrm .... is it 5 on 5.5 or 5 on 5? Edited August 24, 2023 by Los_Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcl700 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 17 hours ago, soth122003 said: I've been running the 205/75/15 steel belted on my P-15 for 12 years now with out a tube. Just make sure you clean the inner rim real good. I wire brushed mine and then painted them to seal the area were the clips are attached to prevent any leaks. Instead of using led weights, I use 4-5 oz of airsoft pellets inside the wheels for the balance. The car tracks straight and true unless the wind picks up or the road is bad. Here is a tire sizing chart to convert the old style to radials. Joe Lee Tire size Chart.txt 1.35 kB · 2 downloads Do you have this chart covering 16 600 tire size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soth122003 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 26 minutes ago, rcl700 said: Do you have this chart covering 16 600 tire size? Sorry, what you is what I got. Joe Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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