| 8cylflathead | -- 10-01-2012 @ 3:12 PM |
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Looking for direction on tire pricing have bought a Firestone already would like to stay with that brand. looking for advice on timing and timing advance. (32 five window) rgds L. Birkel (8cylflathead)
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| 40guy | -- 10-01-2012 @ 4:08 PM |
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There are several suppliers of vintage tires, But my personal favorite is Coker Tire in Chattanooga, Tenn. Go to their web site and check them out.
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| Oldad | -- 10-01-2012 @ 8:01 PM |
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I would echo 40guy. I have bought tires from them for my Model T, Model A, '52 Buick and '37 Ford. Be sure to get the correct tubes and liners.
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| trjford8 | -- 10-02-2012 @ 5:34 PM |
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Do a search on google for "antique car tire dealers" and you will come up with several options. Most dealers carry bias belted and radials.
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| lawrie | -- 10-05-2012 @ 2:57 PM |
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You may not know BUT you can get the old firestone tyres from summit racing. I get mine there ,they are cheaper than the dealers. Lawrie
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| supereal | -- 10-05-2012 @ 7:30 PM |
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As in most things, you usually only get what you pay for. Tires are among the most important parts of any vehicle in terms of ride, handling and safety. The new bias ply tires have mostly eliminated the annoyance of "flat spotting" and rival radials on old cars if you wish to preserve the original appearance. I have bought from Coker and other specialists, and have been generally pleased. Most regular tire dealers have to order the old style tires, and if you compare, it is common for the specialist to have the same or lower prices. Just be sure whomever mounts the tires and tubes really know how. Any tire over then years old must be replaced to be safe. This message was edited by supereal on 10-5-12 @ 7:31 PM
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