2n tires

I have a question for you Ford owners. I have a 1947 2N and I'm trying to find out what rear tires it would have been equipped with originally. Would it have been the shallow, closed tread tires like the early 9N or something more modern like the 1948 8N? I've seen 8N brochures with the Firestone Champion Ground Grip and deep open tread styles, but would these have been used on late production 2Ns?

jeff........unless yer a sphincterly challenged originality authority, I don't think it matters. At $150 ea, (cheap) buy whatever you kenn find. BTW, be thankful yer not trying to duplicate the early 2N's with steel lug rear tires ........notta authority, Dell

Not obsessed with originality, but I am trying to make it look like it did when Grandpa bought it. The oldest tires I can remember are the 45 degree B F Goodrich treads, but they were replacements for the originals.

dell,

Nice to see ya on boARD!

How have ya been doi'n!

I might know wheres some of 'dem steel wheels. Last one was a boat anchor above water lines in Pensacola, FL.

Same routine, here. FRUIT in the baskets. CARE packages thru the local food banks.

No extra $$$. until after taxes.

John,PA

Your 2n would have come with closed tread firestone tires.

Here is a shot of one of my 8n's with original firestone closed tread tires.

Kirk

Jeff-
The early 9N's used 9 x 32 Firestone, BF Goodrich, or FORD made 45? closed center bar tires on 8 x 32 six-loop rims, then hat rims. The late '39 9Ns offered 10 x 28 tires, now 11.2 x 28 -same thing, same size, just measured differently. These were also in the 45? bar closed centers. 10 x 28 [11.2 x28]was the standard size from then on. By 2N standard production, the open tread design was used. In 1947, Firestone introduced the Champion Spade Ground Grip Style, used on the early 8N tractors when released in July, 1947, and used up thru 1949 production. They were not the best choice, didn't work in all soil conditions as expected, and offered a bouncy ride on solid ground. They were never used/supplied on a new a 2N. Some farmers probably bough a set and tried them on their 2Ns but they were first introduced on the 1948 8N. When they were released, 2N production was over with and Harry Ferguson had been fired as the new 8N was about to be introduced. FORD was constantly experimenting with tire treads, trying to develop and use one universal size and tread style that would effectively work in every soil condition. A few years ago Dennis Carpenter had the 10 x 28 closed 45? bar center tire s repopped complete with the FORD script, but had very few, if any, takers, and I think he has stopped selling them. He may have some in a dusty warehouse, but if you must have them I'd call and ask. I use MILLER TIRE in Ohio, best service and prices around. I'd bet one of these guys has a set of them they'd part with. Now, it is your tractor and you can put anything you want on it, but realize if you want set of the FORD 10 x 28 45? closed bar center repops, or even set of the FIRESTONE CHAMPION SPADE GROUND GRIPS repops, expect to pay close to $1500 for a pair plus new tubes, and maybe labor costs for mounting. I'd just invest in a pair of Firestone 11.2 x 28 Field & Road tires, or, look for an off-brand Cheena made set for a little less. I don't think you'll find decent tire for $150 though. Here is my early 1948 Ford 8N with the new repop Firestone Champion Spade Ground Grip style rear tires (4 x 19 original single bar fronts too)I bought several years ago. I wanted my restored early 8N to be as close to original, and these were the last item I added:


Tim Daley's early 1948 Ford 8N and reproduction FIRESTONE CHAMPION SPADE GROUND GRIP Rear Tires and 4 x 19 single rib Front Tires:

{ 44 the 2N came with the straight bar closed type tread of about Dad said 1/2" deep tread, Got new Kellys in 46. But my 46 B John Deere had those same Firestone closed tread tires from factory. And a lot better than any Field & Road tire.

Thanks, everyone, for the help. I may try to get a 45 degree open tread that resembles the old style Goodyear Sure Grip. All of the factory literature I've found is from 1945 and earlier, or for the 8n. I guess there was no need to create new brochures for a soon to be discontinued model.

John.........just gott outta the horsepittal. They were trying to heal a leaky heel. That sounds weird saying that. They kept me until my insurance ran out. I declined to pay $167/day outta my own pockets so they kicked me out. At least the nurses were cute and friendly......dirty ol' man Dell