paulfarber

Tires//tubes/flaps are about $250 per rim. If your tube and flap is good reuse them. If you *GOTTA* have the NDTs, then you are gonna pay out the nose. CCKWs used 'regular' tread tires all the time. They are not wrong, and there are plenty of WWII pics showing 'street' tires on all trucks.

The tire you are looking to use is a bit taller.. here is what I found on the stovebolts.com site:

" For the Big Bolts, most truck tire centers or Ag stores (like Southern States, Agri-Supply, etc.) can find you modern tubed tires to fit. 7.50X20 is a normal size. 8.25X20 can often be used although with a slight decrease in turning radius because the rear edge of the front tire will rub the springs in a hard turn, most people don’t consider this a problem. Just remember to check what kind of wheels you have -- 2-piece locking rim or 3-piece rims are okay. Center split 2-piece wheels are not. Most big truck or Ag tire facilities will have people knowledgeable and willing to work on your multi-piece rims as long as they are not the center splits. Don't even bother trying one of the chain tire retail outlets. "