Hi,
I used the same tires on original rims, but also used radial tubes with
them in case the bead didn't hold air to the rim. Seems to work fine.
Dick
At 11:50 PM 04/22/2000 PDT, Durwood B. Darbin wrote:
>Terry,
>
>Yes the tires will fit on the original rims but they might look funny
>because most original rims (at least mine) were only 4.5 inches wide and I
>think that the minimum recommended width for yours is 6 inches. Also the
>jury is still out if they will hold air since the originals are tube type.
>Other oletruckers say that they haven't had any problems holding air using
>tubeless tires but then again who knows how many beers they had before they
>make those claims.
>
>>Does anyone know if 225/75/R16 tires will go on the original AD 16 inch
>>rims?
>
>
>Check out Jim Carters catalog. He has the beauty rims and restored radios.
>The radios are kinda pricey butwhathehey he gives a 10% discount to oletruck
>members. Another avenue for beauty rims would be going to a large 'wheels
>and custom rims' store. They sometimes have trade in rims and rings pretty
>cheap.
>
>If these
>>tires will work out I'll be looking for 16 inch beauty rings so a trade
>>might be possible. Also am looking for an original AD (1951) radio.
>
>
>Durwood
>51 1/2 ton 5 window
>
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