1946 singer--need tires

[GRANT]

I FOUND A 1946 SINGER IN A BARN HERE IN KY WHICH CAME FROM PA. AROUND 25 YEARS AGO. I AM BEGINNING A RESTORATION AND FIRST I NEED TIRES. THE TIRES ON THE CAR ARE 5.00-16'S WHAT TIRE DID ANY OF YOU USE TO REPLACE THE ORIGINALS. WHAT COMPANY MAKES THESE OR IS THERE A BETTER OPTION (DIFFERENT SIZE ETC.) THANKX FOR ANY HELP. I WILL BE ASKING A LOT OF QUESTIONS AND HOPE YOU WILL BE HELPFUL ON THIS SITE.------------------GRANT

[GRANT]

TRIED TO SUBMIT PICTIRE OF MY 1946--SEE IF IT WORKED

[mikeyr]

good looking project, unfortunately, I can't help with tires as I bought my 4AD tires 20 years ago, but someone will chime in soon...just wanted to say looks like fun

[tvdwerf]

Some motorcycle tyres are usable, but in the Netherlands I can order the right ones for a big price.
For the time being, Mine is placed on motorcycle tyres from that size, when the restoration is finished, I put the right ones under the car.

[mister bridger]

Longstone tyres here in the UK, though I imagine shipping to you would be expensive!

[Mark Thompson]

What size? Check with Coker tire in Chattanooga, TN.
Mark

[Phillip]

Hey Grant,

The originals were 5.00/5.25 x 16 Goodyear All-Weather tires with a distinctive diamond style tread. it's a fairly odd size in North America.

Modern sizes tend to be larger than original tire forms and you have be careful as they will not fit into the spare wheel well and the trunk lid will not shut properly.

Coker has this size at a reasonable price that may be closer to the original form:

https://www.universaltire.com/450-475-1 ... kwall.html

Longstone are my go-to guys and they stock quite a range:

https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/tyres/500-525-16.html

But you'll have to ship from the UK. That said, you won't pay VAT.

Hope that helps!

[wmcvey]

Hey Grant,

The originals were 5.00/5.25 x 16 Goodyear All-Weather tires with a distinctive diamond style tread. it's a fairly odd size in North America.

Modern sizes tend to be larger than original tire forms and you have be careful as they will not fit into the spare wheel well and the trunk lid will not shut properly.

Coker has this size at a reasonable price that may be closer to the original form:

https://www.universaltire.com/450-475-1 ... kwall.html

Longstone are my go-to guys and they stock quite a range:

https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/tyres/500-525-16.html

But you'll have to ship from the UK. That said, you won't pay VAT.

Hope that helps!

Thanks, I'll be needing these myself soon. It's funny, I just moved down to VA from Lancaster, Pa and here one of these links is for a tire shop in Hershey, Pa. I can just drive there next time I'm visiting my daughter. When looking at their site, they sell the actual size tire 5.00/5.25 x16 see link. Wouldn't these be the better choice ? Or I'm I missing something. Thanks,
https://www.universaltire.com/catalog_f ... 0%2F525-16

[Phillip]

Yes. Any of these would probably be good.
Just check the overall width of the sidewall and overall diameter to make sure they will fit in the trunk.

The Avon Tourist used to be one favoured by the late Bill Haverly, the well-known ASCO Roadster Registrar, but the budget Universal would probably be fine..

I'f the spare fits in the trunk now, I'd take that to Unversal and let them measure it up and suggest the best option.