rampant rivet Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Can anyone tell me what these tyres may fit, they are new old stock no cracks etc and look pre war to me but are an odd size. Any ideas much appreciated. Edited December 21, 2014 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Can anyone tell me what these tyres may fit, they are new old stock no cracks etc and look pre war to me but are an odd size. Any ideas much appreci Not an odd size but the older way of sizing tyres, these fit 24 inch rims and would be for commercials and buses using twin rear wheels. Dennis and Leyland used that size for certain, from the 1930's. This sizing was used through to the early 50's as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 paulbrook Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 They are equivalent to 7.00x24. They would look nice on the front wheels of my Mack AC (it should be on 38x7s or 7.50x24 but I think the difference would be marginal) So if they need a home, then there is one here! Oh - what ply rating are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 N.O.S. Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Interesting they show 3.6 x 6. At some stage the designation must have changed to 36 x 6, which is 36" o.d. less 2 x 6" tyre height = 24" rim. One example is a 34 x 7 would be 34" less 2 x 7" = 20" rim. Which is same as a later 7.50 x 20 tyre since tyres were later designated by width (7.5") instead of height (7"). So 36 x 6 should be equivalent to something like a modern sizing of 6.50 x 24? (o.d. 36"). Which would be a bit thinner and smaller diameter than a 7.50 x 24 (o.d. 38"). They look in great condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rampant rivet Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 They are equivalent to 7.00x24. They would look nice on the front wheels of my Mack AC (it should be on 38x7s or 7.50x24 but I think the difference would be marginal) So if they need a home, then there is one here! Oh - what ply rating are they? Not sure on ply rating but they are heavy duty with thick side walls almost like a runflat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rampant rivet Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Interesting they show 3.6 x 6. At some stage the designation must have changed to 36 x 6, which is 36" o.d. less 2 x 6" tyre height = 24" rim. One example is a 34 x 7 would be 34" less 2 x 7" = 20" rim. Which is same as a later 7.50 x 20 tyre since tyres were later designated by width (7.5") instead of height (7"). So 36 x 6 should be equivalent to something like a modern sizing of 6.50 x 24? (o.d. 36"). Which would be a bit thinner and smaller diameter than a 7.50 x 24 (o.d. 38"). They look in great condition! Thanks they are as new never fitted cond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rampant rivet Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Not an odd size but the older way of sizing tyres, these fit 24 inch rims and would be for commercials and buses using twin rear wheels. Dennis and Leyland used that size for certain, from the 1930's. This sizing was used through to the early 50's as far as I know. Thanks Richard thought they were 1930's but size threw me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 paulbrook Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I happen to think that they are pre-1938 as it happens....I have asked some of my US chums and will post any findings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I thought that size was vaguely familiar, looking through Bart's pre-war directory, I note three British military lorries with 36x6 size tyres, all late 20's / early 30's era, Guy 30/40 cwt 4 wheeler, Albion 30/45hp 3 ton 6x4 and the one I am familiar with and think it is shod with this size tyre, a Karrier WO6 3 ton 6x4 ...... the owner is a forum member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 paulbrook Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 36x6 is a fairly common pre-war size - what is more odd is why Firestone adopted the decimal point in the middle to make it 3.6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rob j 38 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Hi dose any one have any of these tyres for sale? 07769977198 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Hobzie Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Hello, bit of a long shot but do you have any of these tyres still available? Or does anyone else on here have any 36 x 6 tyres, new or second hand? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Can anyone tell me what these tyres may fit, they are new old stock no cracks etc and look pre war to me but are an odd size. Any ideas much appreciated.
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