History of 10.50-16 tyres

[Bob Carriere]

The size you are looking for are available this side of the pond, as modern 8 ply ratings with the tractor thread made by Specialty Tires of America. They are distributed by Universal tires and Lucas and currently around $340 US $$$
In the last 10 years the cost has gone form the initial $199.99 US to the current price....... do not wait for them to go on sale!!!!

Note: Wallace Wade Tires of Texas, 10:50 tire distributor, has now closed....no reason available.

On the issue of size.....We have accumulated various old tire casings over the years some are original, heavy as hell, run flat casing dated 1940.

Why the different size????. when you stand up the various tires the 9.25 x 16 found on a HUP is the shortest of all..... sort of a low profile.....followed by the regular 9.00x 16 and tallest the 10.50 x16.... which is a few inches shorter than the 11.00 x 20.

We have all read the importance of matching the circumference of tires on a 4x4 but it is unbelievable the differences height we have observed between 9.00 x16 of the 70s to 90s era Dodge tires...... as much as 2 inches difference in height when mounted and fully inflated between known brands such as..... Firestone, Goodyear, Mohawk, General, etc. are all slightly different........ and if extremes are mixed.... big time binding of the power train.

Some one from the UK must know some distributor channels!!!!

Good Luck

Cheers