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Feb 29, 2020 | 05:49 PM

Horsethief

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From: Eagar, az

Tire size help

Howdy all. So wasn't sure where to ask, and cant find what I am looking for online so figured you pre 1947 guys would have this knowledge. I have some old rims, and tires from an unknown year old ford truck that I want to refurbish, and mount new rubber on for a project. Only problem is I cant figure this tire size. It only says 11-15LT but cant find what the modern equivalent would be. Any ideas?

Feb 29, 2020 | 09:12 PM

tacomacream

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From: East Wenatchee

You could measure the tread tire width and tire diameter etc. to see what size it is.

https://www.etrailer.com/faq-determi...-diameter.aspx

Mar 1, 2020 | 09:56 AM

bernette

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hi ! could it be 11 L 15 ,if so its a implement tire size. about the same as a 31x 10.5 r 15.

Mar 1, 2020 | 11:02 AM

truckdog62563

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I spent a fair amount of time last night searching for that tire size in old Tire and Rim Association manuals. It is either a trailer or implement tire and wheel. The tire needs an 8.5” wide rim which, IMHO, is a stretch on a 1940s truck. Stu