tire size

kwfast · Post by **kwfast** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 12:53 pm

In the next few weeks, I will be retrieving a "barn fresh" 1970 F100 - 55,000 original miles, 2 owners, been parked for the last 7-8 years. Truck is about as basic as they come, 240-6, 3 speed manual.

My question: the truck needs tires to even get it out of the barn. It currently has L78-15s on it. I'm planning on using the original wheels. What size(s) of tire would be appropriate?

Thanks,

Ken.

Rockcrusher · Post by **Rockcrusher** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 10:28 pm

L78-15's were 29" tires . . . 235/75-15's will work.

lobuck76 · Post by **lobuck76** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 9:40 am

255-70 look just about right to me. just a little wider than stock. I would go with the 235's if you're going to retain the manual steering.

jor · Post by **jor** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 10:22 am

Since the tire question is already answered, I'll ignore it and ask you to document your truck's journey from barn to pavement. Let's see some photos.
jor

Post by **FORDification** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 11:33 am

...and by the way, welcome to the forums, kwfast!

I second jor's motion about photo documentation. Trust me, you'll be sorry if you don't start taking a LOT of "before" pics.

kwfast · Post by **kwfast** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 1:11 pm

I was thinking the 235-75 would be the way to go, thanks for the input. I'll be sure to document things as they go. look for a progress report hopefully sometime in October.

Ken.

bryantracing460 · Post by **bryantracing460** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:31 am

Hey kwfast, what part of Tennessee are you from?

kwfast · Post by **kwfast** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:30 pm

just NE of Chattanooga

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