Technical 165SR15 tires?

Good afternoon,

Im working on my grandpas 1932 ford and was wondering what would be an appropriate modern tire size similar to 165SR15 m+s tires? They are lifesaver GT4s and I do not see a dot year so I imagine they are pretty old.

These are the front tires and the wheels are 1939-1940 style ford hydraulic brakes.

Back tires seem more modern and appear to be from 2008, based on dot code, and are p255/70r15 100s m+s

 

I have gotten Verstaten (sp) tires in that size from Coker and also Pirelli had that size. I think it was VW bug tire, that was 14 years ago.

Pat

 

165/85R15 is the common replacement for them.

 

Another vote for Michelin 165R15 XZX radials I've used them in various sizes on the front of my 32 Fords for many years without a problem.

 

I have Nexons on both of my rides.

Gary

 

165/80R 15 on 4 in wheel front of my 32 as long as I have owned it

 

If you have 2008 tires they need replacing also.

 

Thank you all for the information.

Yeah I agree on 2008 tires needing replacement too…

I like the Michelin XZX’s, I’ll have to see if I can get some similar/matching brand/style for the back.

 

Hard to beat the Michelin…

I do thing these from Towel City could be interesting though
https://www.towelcityracingtires.com/Vintage/Front-Runners

 

I ordered the Michelins for front and some new bfgoodrich for the back too.

thank you all for your help.

now I just got to solve my issue of flathead backfiring through the exhaust when accelerating… I’ll check the forums. It’s a new “feature”… I didn’t change anything. Gas is probably a year old, even with stable fuel additives, I’ll probably drain and replace before I tear into timing

 

stock size replacement VW bug tire , look at vw parts houses they have lots of them , various brands and price ranges- michelin to wing hoo doo we used to fight over the Pirelli's not sure if still available ...
165's,145's and 135's latter sizes are standard for lowered vw's , ( recovering life long air cooled guy) lol
fabricator john
miss you dad

 

Michelin and BFG Great combination. Probably ran this combo on at least a dozen 32's over the years. Have that combo on my just finished deuce highboy sedan. ( check pewsplace.com for pictures.)

 

As has been said, stock 60’s VW bug size. You can still get them in almost any brand.

 

I wonder what the load rating is on those Michelinz.

 

If only we had the Internet.....

Load Capacity 1168 @ 35 psi

 

squirrel to the rescue of the lazy key typers!!

 

I run that size on my t coupe

 

Prior to the net you’d have to turn your head upside down like a parrot and read the side wall.