For as few miles are you are likely to put on the '39, I wouldn't worry about the fuel economy or the tread life, I would buy the set that looked best on the vehicle....

I'd even spend a little extra to get what I liked, because you'll probably be seeing this set of tires on it for a long time.

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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST

1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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