Tire size on Terraplane

junkcarfann
junkcarfann Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I want to upgrade to radials on a 1936 Terraplane that currently has 6:00 x 16 bias ply.

The first thought was to put 6:50 x 16" on, as the Hudson Eights of that year used them, so they should fit fine.



Then I thought 7:00 x 16" would give more rubber on the road, and slightly increase cruising speed.



The factory shop manual lists 5:50 x 17" as standard on the Terraplane, with the 6:00 x 16 Optional.



Not having seen a 17", my thinking is that it might be similar in diameter to the 700 x 16.



Question: Has anyone actually put 7:00 x 16" radials on a 1936 Terraplane (or Hudson) without inteference when turning corners w/ the front wheels?



Thanks in advance for any input.

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  • terraplane8
    terraplane8 Senior Contributor
    You need to check the rim width of the H8 compared to T. I have found too big a tyre reduces the handling and responsiveness so would caution against a 7.00-16.



    My '36 T runs some Indian made 6 ply 6.00-16 bias tyres and they handle very well even with brisk cornering and are quiet too. Actually the '36 T is a very nice handling car and can get around corners quite quickly. I can't see any reason based on my experience to go to radials.
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    I upgraded to 650 x 16's (bias ply) on my '37 T (though of course this is a different car from the '36). There is some rubbing on the drag link at extreme turns but one only encounters this when parking. The 650's give a softer ride than the 600's in my opinion and -- being larger diameter -- gain you a bit of speed on the highway. I seem to sense better handling than before; they're not quite so skinny as the original tires and I feel the 'truckers' ruts' a bit less than with the 600's. I think they are much cooler looking than radials, too, expecially in the diamond tread Goodyears!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Hi Hudson Dave here www.FatWhiteWalls.com I have the right tire for your car it is a P205+75-16 . It comes with a three inch White Wall with a Beauty Ring .I just put a set on a 1939 chevy and the costumer loves them . The height is 28 inches tall Tread Width is 5.5 inches, Cross Section Section is 8.0. There is only one company that i can get this size from . Let me know if I can help.:p Keep Cruising HUDSON DAVE www.FatWhiteWalls.com TRUST YOUR CLASSIC TO SOMEONE WHO DRIVES ONE:)
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I'm running 6.50x16 www on my '37 and it drives great!
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