1934 La Salle 350 Tires

The 1934 La Salle 350 uses a 700-16 tire size. This is a numeric bias-ply fitment sized for a 16-inch rim, and it is the primary size used on the covered 1934 La Salle 350 8 Cyl. configuration.

That means the first step is staying with the correct 700-16 size before comparing brand, sidewall style, or tire series. If the car has replacement wheels, confirm the actual wheel diameter and width before selecting a tire, since a collector car may have been changed during restoration or earlier service life.

The 1934 La Salle 350 uses a 16-inch rim with its 700-16 tire fitment. Product fitments in this size commonly reference rim-width compatibility in the 4.50 to 5.50 inch range, depending on the specific tire.

Rim diameter is the non-negotiable starting point, because a 700-16 tire belongs on a 16-inch wheel. Wheel width also matters when comparing products, especially on an older car that may have mixed original and replacement parts, so checking the actual wheel before mounting helps avoid fitment and appearance issues.

Yes. The covered 1934 La Salle 350 8 Cyl. uses the same 700-16 bias-ply tire size as the model core fitment. There is no separate primary size to sort out within the covered sub-model selection.

That simplifies the fitment decision and shifts attention toward the kind of 700-16 tire that suits the car best. A wide whitewall can support a more formal pre-war appearance, while a blackwall gives a plainer presentation, and either choice should still be checked against the wheel dimensions already on the car.

Start with the correct 700-16 size and bias-ply construction, since that is the primary fitment for the 1934 La Salle 350. From there, compare sidewall style, brand, tire series, and whether the tire is intended as a passenger-car classic design or a military or truck-style alternative.

The best choice depends on how the car will be presented and driven. A restoration-minded car may call for a traditional wide whitewall look, while a touring-oriented or utility-minded setup may lean toward blackwall options, and any selection should still match the wheel width and the car’s actual use.

The 1934 La Salle 350 has 700-16 tire options in both blackwall and wide whitewall styles. Those sidewall treatments appear across several available bias-ply products, giving owners a meaningful appearance choice without changing the base tire size.

Sidewall style has a strong effect on the car’s visual character, especially on a pre-war luxury-oriented design with prominent fenders and tall tire profiles. The practical step is to choose the look that matches the car’s restoration direction, then confirm the tire’s rim-width and service characteristics before finalizing the selection.

Brands available in 700-16 for the 1934 La Salle 350 include Lester, Avon, BFGoodrich, Firestone, Tornel, and STA. These options cover classic passenger-style bias-ply tires as well as military and truck-oriented patterns in the same basic size family.

Brand alone should not be the only deciding factor. It is more useful to compare the tire series, sidewall presentation, rim-width specification, and any stated load information so the selected tire matches the car’s appearance goals and the actual wheel setup already in place.

A period-style 1934 La Salle 350 starts with the correct 700-16 bias-ply size. From there, classic passenger-car bias-ply offerings in blackwall or wide whitewall form are the most natural direction for preserving the car’s pre-war stance and overall visual balance.

The final choice depends on how closely the car is being restored and what look the owner wants to present. For exact historical authenticity, marque references, restoration photos, and vehicle-specific documentation are worth checking, while general collector use often comes down to choosing the sidewall treatment that best suits the finished car.

Tire construction has a visible effect on a restored 1934 La Salle 350 because a tall 700-16 bias-ply shape contributes to the car’s traditional pre-war profile. The sidewall contour and overall presentation work with the body’s long, formal proportions in a way modern-looking alternatives often do not.

Appearance is only part of the decision, since the car still needs the tire to match its wheel dimensions and intended use. Owners aiming for a restoration-oriented result usually focus on correct size first, then sidewall style and classic tire series, rather than treating any available tire in the diameter as visually equivalent.

Yes. A 1934 La Salle 350 may still call for a 700-16 tire, but fitment can be affected if the car has replacement wheels, brake changes, altered ride height, suspension work, or body modifications that change clearance around the tire.

Older collector cars often pass through decades of repairs and partial restorations, so it is smart to confirm wheel diameter, wheel width, and available clearance before mounting new tires. Steering travel and fender clearance deserve special attention, particularly on a car with tall bias-ply proportions and full pre-war bodywork.

Before road use, inspect the wheel condition, lug hardware, valve stems, and the mounted tire for proper seating and inflation. It is also wise to look over the suspension, steering linkage, and brake system, since a fresh set of tires cannot compensate for worn mechanical parts on a collector-era car.

A short initial drive should be treated as a check run rather than a long tour. Pay attention to tracking, steering response, vibration, and any sign of rubbing at full lock or over bumps, then recheck air pressure and fasteners once the car has settled in after its first miles.

Collector-car tires in 700-16 should be kept properly inflated, inspected regularly for cracking, cuts, bulges, uneven wear, and slow air loss, and protected from long exposure to heat, direct sunlight, and ozone sources. Long periods of inactivity make routine inspection especially important on a pre-war vehicle.

Maintenance also includes watching the car’s storage environment and moving the vehicle periodically so the tires are not left under the same load point for extended stretches. Any sign of age-related deterioration deserves attention before road use, even if the tread still looks serviceable on a lightly driven La Salle.