I'm having a heck of a time finding tires, let alone mud tires for the rear that are not military tread. Any advice?

 

Universal Tire has 7.50 x 16s that were factory optional tires on your truck. Stu

https://www.universaltire.com/truck-...transport.html
https://www.universaltire.com/truck-...r-traxion.html

 

You think they will still fit the rear on my 1950 F2?

 

Yes. They were the biggest optional tire size offered on F-2s, while an F-3 with the same chassis came stock with 7.50 x 17s. And guys that can find them run the 8-19.5" or 8R19.5" tires on the tubeless Budd #71410 19.5" x 5.25" wheels. You have what looks like a D60 axle, but the WMS-WMS distance looks to be the same as on a Timken. Stu

 

I have 7.50x16 (235/85R/16) on my F2 (31.9" tall) - Plenty of room both front and rear
Take a look a Mastercraft tires to see if the have a mud/winter tire.Mastercraft is a U.S. owned made in America tire

 

Mastercraft is a Cooper product I believe. USA made I agree. The STA (Specialty Tire of America) brand sold by Universal Tire is listed as US made also. One of the decisions you'll also need to make is radial vs bias ply. Stu

 

If it's anything like my 56 Chevy I had, you can use radial, but the rims were designed for bias.

 

Yes, but it's a similar rim profile. Newer wheels have rims with additional safety humps on each side that are designed to keep the tire on in case of a flat. But your stock wheels have the same 5° bead profile. The others that have used one or the other can speak to their likes/dislikes, but I've found nothing online that makes a compelling case against radials on older car or light truck rims. Stu

 

I had radials on my 54 after I had it painted and fixed up in 1999. It rode smoother and took bumps a lot better..... But it was a bear to steer. I needed a pair of new tires for state inspection I put bias ply on the front. Now it steers very very easy even when parking or sitting still! And new bias tires are made better than bias of years ago.