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    1957 Studebaker President Sedan 57H-W6 2606

  • #2
    That would depend on what the backspace is on your Chevy. Wheels, you would be the only one who knows (or could find out) what that measurement is.

    Also GM Wheels do not have 5 on 4 1/2 inch bolt pattern like Stude. drums and studs, so unless you have "unilug" aftermarket replacement GM type wheels, they will not bolt up to stock Stude. Drums/Rotors.

    Except for the stretched too wide problem on 6 or 7 inch wide GM wheels, the 6.70's should be close to P195X75R15 and fit, just not correctly. Most of us use the more common P205X75R15 modern narrow white wall Radials, not Classic Coker wide white tires on driver cars.
    Last edited by StudeRich; 11-20-2012, 03:18 PM.
    StudeRich
    Second Generation Stude Driver,
    Proud '54 Starliner Owner
    SDC Member Since 1967

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    • #3
      If you are looking for wide whitewall radials I recommend Diamondback Tires. www.dbtires.com I prefer them over Coker Tires. And as StudeRich says, Chevy wheels will not normally bolt on to a Studebaker. Ford or Chrysler wheels with a 4.5 inch bolt circle will.
      Pat Dilling
      Olivehurst, CA
      Custom '53 Starlight aka STU COOL


      LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611

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      • #4
        Besides the wheels not fitting, those tires are too small. A 1957 President Classic came with 7.10-15 tires as standard equipment.
        I would go with the equivalent of 7.10s or one size larger.

        EDIT: If you have a 57H-W6, 6.70-15 is the correct standard tire size (the car is not a President Classic).
        Last edited by studegary; 11-21-2012, 11:09 AM.
        Gary L.
        Wappinger, NY

        SDC member since 1968
        Studebaker enthusiast much longer

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        • #5
          You list a 57H-W6. If that is the car that you are referring to, it is NOT a President Classic. It is a President Regal four door sedan (commonly referred to as a Vice President). A President Classic is a 57H-Y6.

          Related to my previous post, 6.70-15 is the correct standard tire for a 57H-W6.
          Gary L.
          Wappinger, NY

          SDC member since 1968
          Studebaker enthusiast much longer

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