Zeek 2,284 #1 Posted December 27, 2010 I have a 72 Raider 12 with 16x6.5x8 turf tires on the front. I want to replace them with either saw tooth tread or ribs. While I am researching this, can anyone tell me what the size means? I know 16 is the rim diameter. The 6.5 and 8 are what I am not clear on :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cody 273 #2 Posted December 27, 2010 the 8 is the rim diameter, the 16 is the overall diameter if the tire and the 6.50 is the tire width. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #3 Posted December 27, 2010 the 8 is the rim diameter, the 16 is the overall diameter if the tire and the 6.50 is the tire width. Yea I'm an idiot, I guess 16 would be a little BIG to be the rim diameter . . . wasn't thinking when I wrote that :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #4 Posted December 28, 2010 I've never researched sawtooth tires in that size, and I dont think I've ever seen any. Your only choice for tri-ribs in that size is Firestone, and as far as I am aware they are only available from Miller Tire. Make sure you are sitting down when you check the price... From all reports they are an excellent tire, and I think they look awesome. But I've never been able to afford a set... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #5 Posted December 28, 2010 The '72 Raider should have the narrow front rims, so fitting 4.00 X 8 tri-ribs or 4.00/4.80 X 8 sawtooth tires is an option. There are also 16-6.50 X 8 ribbed tires available just like the WorkHorse models used, and Duro makes a DF 232 (in 4.80 / 5.70 / 6.50 widths) that closely resembles the '65 - '69 OEM branded 16-5.50 X 8 tires. LINK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
