Tires for 53 chevy 3100

[Jim G]

I need some suggestions as to tire replacements for a 53 Chevy 3100 truck that I am "restoring" - not to pristine shape but to usable shape. Any suggestions are welcome for someone who is new to all of this.
Thanks. Jim G

 

[vwnate1]

Info needed !

What size rims does it have now ?

16"

15"

14" ?? (gasp)

 

[Jim G]

tires for 53

The rims/tires are 16. thanks

 

[Root2812]

I'm running 215-85R16 and they are almost the same height and width as stock. They are spendy new but I got them free because they were takeoffs from my uncles 2007 1 ton silverado.

 

[vwnate1]

Tires

That's : LT215/85R16 as this is a big , heavy old sumgun and even if you never plan to work it , safety is critical .

Passenger car tires are dangerous on trucks .

 

[Root2812]

That's : LT215/85R16 as this is a big , heavy old sumgun and even if you never plan to work it , safety is critical .

Passenger car tires are dangerous on trucks .

Yeah they are LT's. They came off a 1 ton so they better be tough enough for my 50