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Like to put new tire on my 39 Master Deluxe. I believe they make radials that look like bias ply. I'm using 15" wheels. Any recommendation on tires size to use and where to buy them without taking out a mortgage.
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In bias size ans 15" wheels a 6.70X15 was used. In a radial a 2.05 is the equal. Soemuse a 2.15 but it is too much tire for a light 1939.
Both sizes are smaller in diameter than a bias 6.70 so your speedometer willl read a little fast.
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Thank you..so would I get something like 205/60-15 etc.
Last edited by Twigs; 08/22/20 01:59 AM.
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60 aspect ratio is too small. I put 205/75-15s on my 53. The base tire was also 6.70x15. Although taller than the 60, the diameter of the tire with the 75 aspect ratio is still a tad smaller than the 6.70 but only makes the speedo about two MPH off. If you put 60s on your speedo will be further off.
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What do think about going up to 215 size of tires?
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Wider tire. More difficult to turn at low speed. The 205 is a bit over an inch wider than the 6.70 anyway. 6.70 means it's ~6.7" wide. 205mm equals a tad over 8".
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Ah... Thanks for the great info...
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