550 x 16 is a bit big. The proper size is 5.25 x 16. You might find that
5.50s rub on the front wings.
Gerry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SDviewpnt@aol.com [SMTP:SDviewpnt@aol.com]
> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 1999 3:03 PM
> To: gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com; morgans@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: What Tires?
>
>
> In a message dated 3/7/99 3:55:21 PM, gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com writes:
>
> <<The proper size for 15 inch wheels that are 4 inches
> wide( original steel wheels) is 155X 15. These are very hard to find so
> settle for 165X 15. >>
>
> Greg,
>
> What is your recommendation for a '56 +4 with 16" steel wheels, currently
> mounted with Pirelli 5.50-16 bias plys, (unfortunately, very cracked)?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Dreiseszun
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