tires

[pbets756]

Im restoring my 1976 Sport to original. I don't really want to put a lift on it requiring me to make changes to the steering etc and am looking for tires to put on the original rims. I like the tall, narrow look with aggressive tread. What are some nice looking tires that I could go with and how big can I go. Pics would be nice as well. thanks Paul

 

[bearskinner]

if you can find a set of this 16" stock wheels, try a set of 235/85/16's. depending on brand they run around 32" tall where a 235/75/15 is about 29" I had a set off a 60's F100 with the 4wd hubcaps and they really looked nice

 

[DirtDonk]

You have stock 15's or 16's on that rig pbets? Just curious.
Used to love those old Goodyear "Terra" tires, with that aggressive classic zig-zag tread design.
There is some company out there still making something very similar. Can't remember who has them at the moment, but someone here has a restoration with a set of them on it.
One of the guys that did a true resto on an aqua '66 I think? Rats, I know who it is, just can't think of his handle at the moment. Maybe someone will know.

Paul

 

[Farrell Martin]

Check out the military/truck options at Coker Tire. They have some really cool vintage looking stuff.

 

[bmbm]

I had 30x9.50 on stock rims and suspension uncut and it looked good and no clearance problems. I think I could have used 31x10.50 without problems with my street and light trail use. If you know someone with a 31x10.50 not in use mount it on one of your rims and see how it does on rear and front.

 

[DirtDonk]

I agree that the 10.50 would have worked out fine on that wheel. It's only when the wheels bring the tire out farther that you start to have clearance issues in the back (and the front too sometimes!). At least "usually" that's the case. %)

My rule-of-thumb is that you can easily go 4" wider on your tire than your wheel too, so a 10.50 on a 6" wide wheel is not an issue unless the tire specifically is of a type that doesn't like that.

And by the way pbets, if you haven't run around with these things before, you DO realize that this type of tire you're wanting is going to ride, handle and wear like crap.
Correct?

Just checkin'...
If this is just a fair-weather weekend short trip kind of rig for you, that should not be an issue except for the thump-thump-thump you'll get for the first few miles each time you pull it out of storage. But if this is a regular driver, and expected to go down the main roads with you and your family in tow, and in variable weather conditions, I would consider a completely different type of tire.

What is your expected use for it by the way?

Paul

 

[Blue Bastard]

check out these.....

Hercules HDT's

http://www.racereadyproducts.com/front-tires/hercules-hdt-traction-tires/

 

[TX SS]

I have the below from Interco. Paul's (DirtDonk) description is right on. Bumpy until they warm up. My Bronco is short distance, good weather only.

http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=43&g=4