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Tires #446678 08/21/20 10:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY Twigs OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Twigs Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY	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. Thank you, Twigs 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4dr sedan VCCA# 50190

Re: Tires Twigs #446679 08/21/20 11:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	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. Gene Schneider

Re: Tires Chev Nut #446680 08/21/20 11:39 PM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY Twigs OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Twigs Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY	Thank you..so would I get something like 205/60-15 etc. Last edited by Twigs; 08/22/20 01:59 AM. Thank you, Twigs 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4dr sedan VCCA# 50190

Re: Tires Twigs #446684 08/22/20 07:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	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. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Tires Tiny #446689 08/22/20 10:11 AM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY Twigs OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Twigs Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY	What do think about going up to 215 size of tires? Thank you, Twigs 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4dr sedan VCCA# 50190

Re: Tires Twigs #446691 08/22/20 11:14 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	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". Last edited by Tiny; 08/22/20 11:19 AM. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Tires Tiny #446695 08/22/20 01:06 PM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY Twigs OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Twigs Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY	Ah... Thanks for the great info... Thank you, Twigs 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4dr sedan VCCA# 50190

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