Tires for my 16" wheels

[Dave Bell]

my 30 model A has "V8" wheels and hubcaps. The tires say "BF Goodrich High Miler" and "550x16". I got a matching spare wheel but can't find these tires and suspect they're not made any more. They are wide whitewalls.

Suggestions?

 

[51504bat]

Lucas Tire in Long Beach, CA lists a BF Goodrich 6.00x16 wide white radial
but no 5.50's. They may have your exact size in a different brand. Not cheap
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/600-16-BF-Goodrich-3-1-2-Whitewall-64400L.htm
Lucas lists 5.50x16 in Firestone
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/550-16-Firestone-2-1-2-Whitewall-639755L.htm

 

[CWPASADENA]

I would suggest 600x16's. They fit well on the 16 inch rims and look good on the car.
I think the 550's are a little small.

My opinion,

Chris W.

 

[J Franklin]

You maybe wouldn't notice any appreciable difference in the 6.00x16. And anyway it will just be a spare to get home off a flat. I think the 5.50x16 looks more appropriate on a Model A Ford if you don't plan on having stock wheels and tires.

 

[bruceincam]

Try Coker Tire. I just bought 600x16's. I bought black wall. I think wide whites are available in 600x16 and 700x16.

 

[Jack Shaft]

205/75/16's if you want a stock look...cheap too.. modern radial superior to bias ply tires. Amazon crazy cheap, prime puts them at your house with no shipping cost

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Be sure to check the date code on your tires. If they don't have one that doesn't mean they are ok but rather too old to have a code.

How about putting the odd one as spare with a tire cover?

Charlie Stephens