Tire size

[Marti1947]

Can I get away with 195 75 r16s on my 1947 dodge 1/2 ton?

[Robert Harrison]

There are charts onlline that compare tires in inch measurements to metric measurements.  The stock 16 inch wheels dont take tubes and you can run radials.  Discount tire may have one you put in the standard measurements such as width, height, rim size and it will compare directly.  I thought the stock Datta book gave tires sizes by width and height but it only tells us rim width and tire width.  The rim is only 4 inches wide.  They list tires size as 6.0 to 6.5  It does not give height.  Old time tire manufacturers such as Cokker, maybe Continental and others might be able to help but I am sure others will help with sizing experience too.  Dont over size the tires width wise 2 inche over size on a 4 inch wide rim may be a lot. 

[Veemoney]

I believe I am running 225/70/16 225/75/16 on my 47WC stock rims. Been on the truck a few years with no issues. Goodyear Wrangler SRAs

Edited January 19 by Veemoney
Confirmed size today on my truck is 225/75/16 which would be slightly taller and narrower than the70 series tire.

[Young Ed]

I believe mine are 185s and they fit. I did have to adjust my steering stops because the tire was rubbing on the pitman arm. 

[Marti1947]

Thank you all for your comments. Everything I saw said the equivalent to a 6.00 - 16 was 195 85 r16 but nearly impossible to find. The more common tire size was 195 75 r16. My worry is the pitman arms. The rear had 225 60 r 16s. I guess I will give the 195 75 r16 a try. Just trying to get this old girl running and driving again.