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Garrison202

07-27-2019 @ 3:40 PM

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With your help, my ‘36 is on the verge of passing inspection. She just needs new tires. I happen to be only s few hours away from Mac’s antique auto supply in Lockport, NY. Is there anything an amateur should know as he shops for new tires? Anything to avoid? Anything to look for?

And I like the look, but are white wall tires historically appropriate for a ‘36 Phaeton convertible?

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07-27-2019 @ 3:56 PM

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DOUBLE whitewall tires were "correct" for your '36. That is, white on both sides. Single side white wall tires are not correct.
If authenticity matters to you, Firestone supplied tires to Ford back then and Ford (of course) made them as well.
6:00 x 16" was the stock tire on all deluxe models.
You might just compare the prices at Coker. Also, if you join the HAMB website, you get a 10% discount at Coker.
I prefer Coker as they have always got my orders correct and shipped promptly.

I am not certain if other manufacturers supplied tires to Ford in '36. Perhaps Don Rogers could weigh in here???

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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07-27-2019 @ 4:52 PM

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I bought Cokers for my 36, but got them from Summit Racing. Same price as Coker, but free shipping .

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07-27-2019 @ 8:00 PM

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Garrison202,

Double wsw tires were a regular production option throughout the '36 model year in the U.S. Some folks prefer blackwalls, but would the phaeton in the attached photo look better with blackwalls?
Not by a long shot, at least to me, its owner

Mike,

There were no Ford-made tires during the '36 model year (nor during the '37 model year). Ford used Firestone, Goodyear, B.F. Goodrich, and U.S. Tire (known later as U.S. Royal) tires. In the original 6.00 - 16 size, only Firestone and Goodyear tires are presently available and only the Goodyear version has the same tread and sidewall design as the original '36 version.

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07-27-2019 @ 8:39 PM

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Ford used 4 suppliers for tires in 1935-36...Firestone, Goodyear, BF Goodrich and UniRoyal (Us Rubber Co) The majority were Firestone followed by Goodyear. Double sided white wall tires were an option in 35-36, but probably about 90% of the cars were shipped with black wall tires.

The only viable source for a 600-16 double white wall today is the Firestone reproduction.
Blackwall tires are available as Firestone and Goodyear reproductions.

If you prefer blackwalls, I strongly recommend the Goodyear reproduction. It has the most authentic sidewall and tread design.

If authenticity isn't your cup of tea, then there are quite a few 600-16 bias ply tires on the market.

Here is a comparison of an original Goodyear ad and the reproduction.

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07-28-2019 @ 11:02 AM

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No Ford tires in '36. I continue to learn. THANK YOU!

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

Don Rogers

07-28-2019 @ 11:14 AM

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Mike and others..Here's a brief timeline of Ford tire production.

Steve Kennedy

07-28-2019 @ 7:31 PM

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Take a look at the assembly line photo of the deluxe 4-door sedan being dropped on the chassis. There is a clear shot of the U.S. Royal front tire. OH, I like the fender cover too. Anyone making them? If not, I might have to try.

Anyone have any connections at Coker? It would great if they would make a double whitewall 6.00 x 16 RADIAL. It would look correct and would ride great!
Steve

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07-29-2019 @ 4:12 AM

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Garrison You could check out Universal Tire in Hershey. I got good pricing and excellent service when I picked up the tires for my '46. I took my bare rims with me, and they mounted and balanced them. A bit of a drive from Northern Ontario, but well worth the trip for me, as the sellers in Ontario have high prices.

https://www.universaltire.com/

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07-29-2019 @ 4:48 PM

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kubes 40 mentioned Don (probably not the same Don Rogers) purchased 4 Cokers for my 36 Delux and they worked out and look great. I just purchased a spare off Ebay and became aware of 2 whitewall sizes. $167 off Ebay. 600 x 16 but it seems to have about an additional 1" dia.

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