Firestone Sport Car 200 E70 15 Tires - Decode

[Edgemontvillage]

I need help decoding a couple of original E70 15 Firestone Sport Car 200 tires from a 1969 Camaro Z/28. There has been plenty of discussion on other treads about the perils of driving on this tires so to be clear I only intend to use them for stationary show and for a spare tire(non-use). I am also curious about the current market value of these tires (individually). One has 50% wear with some sidewall cracking and the other about 1,000 miles and is cosmetically strong.http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/7290/sportcar2001.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4995/sportcar2004.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3213/sportcar2002.jpg http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/9792/sportcar2005.jpg http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6662/sportcar2008.jpg http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/7610/sportcar2003.jpg

[Edgemontvillage]

50 views and no posts...hmmmm

[olredalert]

----I cant help with the decode but just noted the other stamping!!! The one tire didnt come delivered on a car......Bill S

[Edgemontvillage]

Good pickup Bill, one of the tires is a "blem", however as none are going into road service I'm most interested in the dates and market values.

[Edgemontvillage]

Update - I contacted Coker tire who reproduces the Firestone SC 200 for help with date decoding. They responded that they were unable to help - disappointing.

[x77-69z28]

are the tread patterns the same on both? on one firestone is right side up, on the other its upside down. sorry i cant help with the decode

[Edgemontvillage]

I can't comment on the tread pattern as I have only received pictures and have not the tires in person. As the Firestone SC 200's were a one-year-only design I can only assume the pattern is the same.

[SmallHurst]

I have checked my sources. We can decode Goodyears, but no 'Stones.

[Edgemontvillage]

Thanks for checking. Seems decoding the SC200 is a lost science.

[x77-69z28]

the reason i ask, is that the repros i bought have a different tread pattern from my orig spare. want to make sure you are getting the real deal

[SmallHurst]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Edgemontvillage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for checking. Seems decoding the SC200 is a lost science. </div></div>

As for Goodyear, I have sources, but not the 'Stones. Wish I could have been more help!!

[Edgemontvillage]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x77-69z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the reason i ask, is that the repros i bought have a different tread pattern from my orig spare. want to make sure you are getting the real deal </div></div>

I pulled the trigger and bought one of the SC200's in the photos with very light tread wear for use as a (prop) spare. Will take and post a couple of pix when it arrives. I have confidence in the seller.

[CamaroNOS]

Below is the production information regarding the decoding of your Firestone Sport 200 tires.

000027UL = May 1969 Akron Plant II
001715RL = Mar 1969 Akron Plant II
001809UC = May 1968 Akron Plant II

I hope this helps!

Paul

[mockingbird812]

Well that sure was nice of you.

[Edgemontvillage]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CamaroNOS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Below is the production information regarding the decoding of your Firestone Sport 200 tires.

000027UL = May 1969 Akron Plant II
001715RL = Mar 1969 Akron Plant II
001809UC = May 1968 Akron Plant II

I hope this helps!

Paul

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Paul, thank you very much for the information! For future reference can you also post decoding instructions for the Firestone Sport Car 200 tires?

[JAD]

[quote=CamaroNOS]Below is the production information regarding the decoding of your Firestone Sport 200 tires.

000027UL = May 1969 Akron Plant II
001715RL = Mar 1969 Akron Plant II
001809UC = May 1968 Akron Plant II

I hope this helps!

Paul



So can you please tell me how CYUYF2GD2400 would decode????Thanks

[CamaroNOS]

I hate to tell you but there is no unique sequence in decoding Firestone tires from the 60's and 70's, prior to the U.S. DOT regulations. Tire manufacturers were not required to do so.

The best process is contact Firestone directly and inquire there.

Regards

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CamaroNOS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Below is the production information regarding the decoding of your Firestone Sport 200 tires.

000027UL = May 1969 Akron Plant II
001715RL = Mar 1969 Akron Plant II
001809UC = May 1968 Akron Plant II

I hope this helps!

Paul

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The original spare in my 9A of 69 built camaro is 001117UL and the YH rim is dated 5/19. Looks like the tire is coded similarly to the May of 69 you have listed.

[Edgemontvillage]

Just purchased another Firestone Sport Car 200 tire mounted on an original paint YH wheel. Hoping someone can decode the tire date code (and provide decoding details)?

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/7062/firestonesportcar200000.jpg