46 hudson truck tires & wheel question

paulrhd29nz
paulrhd29nz Member
edited June 2013 in HUDSON
My question is: are the rims ( 6.50/16) on a 46 Hudson truck welded? I would like to put tubless tires on the truck.
It has tubes and liners on it now, as the valve stem comes strait threw.
Did Hudson ever use tubless tires?
What tires do you guys recomend?

Thanks, I will post pics very soon, as I am going to fetch it this week end!

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  • lostmind
    lostmind Expert Adviser
    I've dealt with Rally America. An example of how a business should be run.
    Flawless communication.
  • paulrhd29nz
    paulrhd29nz Member
    so... I can, or can't put tubless tires on 46 stock rim's?
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  • paulrhd29nz
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    Got It. so its in the design of the rim, not the fact that the rim is welded and air tight.

    Thank you all
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  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    edited June 2013
    ON MY 57 I HAVE TUBELESS TIRES ON THE ORIGNAL WHEELS I HAVE BEEN RUNNING THEM THE BETTER PART OF 40 YEARS I HAVE NEVER HAD AND TROUBLE AT ALL I DRIVE THE CAR FAST 75 TO 80 ALL THE TIMES AND A FEW TIME OVER 100 I HAD THEM SPUN BALLANCED I HAVE HAD RADIALS ON IT AS WELL AS BIAS PLY TIRES WITH OUT AND PROBLEMS LIKE I SAID
  • paulrhd29nz
    paulrhd29nz Member
    I am finding all this very helpfull, but I still don't know what to do.
    I am after a stock/original looking tire, but with modern convenience's and good wear. I plan on using this truck as a daily drive ( after I get it all sorted).

    46 HudsonPU, from what you are saying, If I follow you right, I will be OK as long as I get a tire
    that matches my rim size ( It might not be a 6.50" or 235)
    am I correct?
  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    edited June 2013
    RICK :THE RIMS ON THE 57 ARE 6 1/2 '' RIMS AND A 800X14 TIRE WORKS GREAT

    paulrhd29nz : RADIALS TAKE A LOT MORE EFFORT TO STEER WHEN PULLING TO A PARKING SPACE ( the foot print is larger) some thing to think about
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    With radials you need "Armstrong Steering".


    Kevin C.
  • lostmind
    lostmind Expert Adviser
    edited June 2013

    15 " rims were an option ? I think the cars had option in 47 , not sure of trucks.
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  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    According to info in my file, Hudson trucks only had one wheeltire available - 6,50 x 16
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    I just got some 1947 material from Ric Pinder - among that material is a 1947 Price, Equipment and Option folder. 53Jetman is correct - trucks used 16 x 6.50 six ply tires. There are three colors listed: Ebony Black (K) w/cream wheels; Gun Metal (G( w/Red Wheeks; and Blevedere Blue w/cream wheels.
    Anybody wishing a copy of this folder drop me an email and I'll get it scanned in a few days and email you a copy.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
    NEChudsontech09@yahoo.com (Drop the NEC)
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    Riveted rims "might leak", welded ones usually don't . I've run tubeless tires on all my stepdowns that had riveted wheels with no problems. Been doing it since the seventies. If you are going to do some heavy high speed driving and cornering, perhaps a newer rim is a good idea, but under normal use.. Use your stock rims and the tubeless tires.
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    edited June 2013
    If you go tubeless just make sure the inside lip of the rim is clean and no rust pitting to prevent loss of air pressure.
    Lee O'Dell
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    The rim size is not given.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    The brochure is interesting, even tho the info is also available in the shop manual. This brochure was issued to salesmen (and marked for confidential use) to help them sell cars - and trucks. Lot easier for salesmen to tuck in their pockets - shop manual would be a little bulky. :D

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
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