16 inch rims on a shoebox ford?

Will 16 inch ford stockers fit nicely in the fender wells/steering clearance of my 1950 ford coupe or are they getting too tall? I plan to use firestone bias ply whitewalls. Will these even look nice or should I shop for 15 inchers? THanks

 

i would think if you got the right sized tires they would look good.. just dont get to tall of a tire..

 

Im pretty sure 49s came with 16s or 15s,not sure which was standard and which was optional.. you will have to watch fender clearance with taller sizes if you lower it as well.

 

49's had 16" rims.

 

My brother in law bought a 51 coupe in about 1954 with 16 inch wheels all around. It had been a farm car and needed ground clearance.

 

i know it was an option for them, im sure it looks pretty cool..it just that you will have no good hubcap options....

 

I believe 16s were an option on lower end cars from 49-54(?). I've got a few pairs for sale in the classifieds right now too...

 

i have 600-16 on my 50 coupe,no rubbing and it is lowwered 4 jnchs