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What size tires are on a 1956 Ford Thunderbird?

Based on the search results, the tire size on a 1956 Ford Thunderbird is 205/75R15. This information is supported by multiple sources.

How much horsepower does a 1956 Thunderbird have?

displacement; 3.80 in. bore x 3.44 in. stroke; 9.0 to 1 compression ratio, 225 h.p. with Fordomatic; 8.4 to 1 compression ratio, 215 h.p. with Overdrive. Thunderbird Y-8 Engine (with Conventional Drive): 292 cu.

How many miles per gallon does a 1956 Ford Thunderbird get?

Based on data from 3 vehicles, 30 fuel-ups and 2,785 miles of driving, the 1956 Ford Thunderbird gets a combined Avg MPG of 9.41 with a 1.91 MPG margin of error.

What is the difference between the 1956 and 1957 Thunderbird?

The cars were each equipped a little differently. The ’55 had power windows and seat, the ’57 had power windows, but not seat and the ’56 had neither. The ’55 had power brakes and steering, the ’56 had power steering but not brakes and the ’57 had power brakes but not steering.

What size tires are on a 1956 Ford?

Ford F-100 II 272cid

Tire Rim Backspacing mm inches
OE 6.50B16LT 6PR 4.5Kx16 ET16 86 3.39
6.00B15LT 5.5Fx15 ET16 99 3.90
8.00B15LT 5.5Fx15 ET16 99 3.90
225/75SR15 5.5Fx15 ET16 99 3.90

What is the wheel base of a 1956 Ford?

9’2”
The Ford F-100 (1956) has an overall length of 15’9” (4.8 m), wheelbase of 9’2” (2.79 m), a width of 6’3” (1.92 m), and height of 6’3” (1.92 m).

What is the difference between a 55 and a 56 Thunderbird?

The 55 had a flat horizontal bar on the steering wheel and the 56 had a deep dish wheel. The 56 had a 292 and 312 cubic in engine and also offered dual quad carburetor setup.

What year Thunderbird is most collectible?

1955-1957 First-Generation Thunderbird: These two-seater roadsters are often viewed as the most notable Thunderbirds.

What tires does Ford use from factory?

Ford works with various name-brand tire manufacturers to source tires for its vehicles. The specific brand and tire used vary depending on the model, wheel size, and trim level. We carry many manufacturer brands currently making factory tires for Ford, including Goodyear, Bridgestone, Hankook, Continental, and Pirelli.

What size tires are on a 1956 Thunderbird?

1956 Ford Thunderbird Tyres
The first T-Bird in 1955 fitted 670 – 15 crossply tyres. In this size we suggest the 670 H 15 Avon Turbospeed because it is a good handling crossply, or the 6.70 x 15 General Whitewall if you desire whitewalls. The radial alternative size to 670 – 15 is called 185 R15.

How many 1956 Thunderbirds were made?

15,631 units
Production total for 1956 was 15,631 units, the lowest of all three 2-seater Thunderbird model years.

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