Re: Correct tire size 1950 Deluxe 8

Posted by 1950 Packard On 2014/5/18 23:50:19

Last year I bought 4 new tires from Universal Tire in PA.
They were wide whitewalls with fluted edges. I have a book entitled Packard 1948 to 1950 by Robert J. Neal. It is a great book about Packards of this era. On page 236 of this book it gives information about tire size. Here is what it says; Packard 8 & Deluxe 8 (15 x 7.60). Super 8 & Super Deluxe 8 (15 x 7.60) --- (15 x 8.20 for long wheelbase cars). Custom 8 (15 x 8.20). This is under 23rd. series general specifications. My tires have the Universal name on them and a rep from the company said that they were made by, I believe, Good Year Tire in PA. I have been very happy with my set and I especially like the fluted edges. They look great. Good luck on yours. JE