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tomlud
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-- 02-08-2011 @ 9:14 AM
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anyone know what would the correct period whitewall width be for a 51 ford 2dr custom deluxe?? 2 3/4"..3" ? Also is there a 1/2" band at the outer edge of the whitewall? I am planning to buy radials. Does anyone have a preference Coker vs Diamondback Classic ?? Thanks.
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supereal
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-- 02-08-2011 @ 10:36 AM
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Usually, the width of the whitewall varies with the size of the tire. For instance, the 225 is 2 3/4, while the 255 is 3". Which size did you order for your car?
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tomlud
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-- 02-08-2011 @ 11:16 AM
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the orig bias ply tire for this car was 670-15 which converts to a 205-75R15 in a radial tire.
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OldIron
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-- 02-08-2011 @ 3:18 PM
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I have a 670 x 15 whitewall tire, a Firestone "Super Balloon" that I believe is original to my 50 coupe. The whitewall width is 3 1/2" including the 1/2" band. I am currently using 205R75 x 15 radials with 2 1/2 or 2 3/4" whitewalls. The 205R75 x 15 radial is the replacement size for the 670 but it is about 1" in height less than its bias replacement (Approx 26 1/2" vs 27 1/2"). I am using Diamondbacks on both of my 50s and am pleased with them. Some club members with Cokers complained of whitewall checking and difficulty in balancing but I believe that neither is currently an issue. If you go with new rims make sure that they are 5" with the same backspacing as the originals or you will have clearance problems on the rears. Hope that helps. . .
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supereal
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-- 02-09-2011 @ 8:52 AM
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My catalogs show the 205 radials with a 2 3/8 whitewall. The determining factor is the profile of the tire. Due to the smaller sidewall height of the radials, as compared to bias ply, there was less room for the decoration. As the radials grew more popular, the sidewall decoration eventually became just a small band, such as the "redline" tires. Now that huge rims have become popular, the sidewalls have shrunk to the point that only white letters are usually seen, if at all. It is interesting to see these 19 inch and larger rims come back, as many of us well remember the 19 inch Model A type. I guess it is really true that "what goes around, comes around".
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deluxe40
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-- 02-09-2011 @ 9:59 AM
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I think the '51 looks good with the widest whites that were available. I got mine from Kelsey Tire Company.
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supereal
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-- 02-10-2011 @ 10:26 AM
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I prefer the big 3" whites. That is why I stuck with the bias ply tires.
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