Goodyear polyglas tires??

[69SSRSL89]

I just picked up a set of used Goodyear polyglas tires and I was wondering if they where originals or reproductions? There where numbers stamped into them. AUNCL8DS was stamped into them all. Then there was also a three digit stamp in them. Two where B38, one was H38 and one was B37. These tires are the style that have the tire size in white letters also and I have been told that this was for 70 and newer. One of the reasons I think that they might be originals is because they look to be recapped. Does anyone know anything about recapping of these tires and if they are trustworthy to drive with. I don't put a lot of miles on but don't want to be affraid to drive with them either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys. Jesse

[olredalert]

-----Please dont take this the wrong way but I cant believe you would actually drive your valuable car (either real value or value to you) on a set of recapped tires. Old, original tires are insafe enough, but the added un-safety of the recap issue is a real no-no!!!!!........Bill S

[Mr70]

The DOT sounds like they are Authentic Vintage.
Repops have a different formatted DOT.
The 1970 + design is all that I have seen repopped.
1969 was different.Hard to say what design tire you have be it 69 or 70 vintage.
Can you show us a picture of the Tread/Lettering design?
I agree,I wouldn't drive on them if they were recapped,or even NOS!

[Verne_Frantz]

My new '69 Roadrunner came with Polyglas GTs, The F70-14 size was raised white letters.
A decent traction tire on dry roads, but when it got wet there was absolutely no traction what-so-ever. I mean really dangerous.

If you think they might be recaps, try posting a pic of the tread design. I'm sure a few here will be able to ID it as correct or not. That might be an easy way to find out.

Verne

[69SSRSL89]

I thank you all for your advice and information. When I purchased these tires I had no idea that they where originals and recapped. The person that I bought them from didn't even mention or probably know that they where. They came on a car that he had purchased. If I would have known that they where recapped tires I wouldn't have bought them. I also figured what are the chances that I would end up with original tires. I'm really bummed out about this. They just arrived yesterday and I'm going to contact the seller to find out what we can do about this. I just wanted to check with you guys first to see if I would be making a big deal out of this with them being recapped. I will see what I can do about getting a few pictures posted. I don't have a digital camera but a friend does so I will see if I can barrow it for an evening. Here is a picture of a car with similar tires on it. I know this is one of the guys from this sites car. I had saved a few pictures of it. Sorry if it bothers you that I used it. I just wanted to us it as an example of the tires that I have. Thanks again guys.

Jesse

[69SSRSL89]

Here is a car for sale on ebay right now that has a better picture of these tires. It's a larger close up. The only difference is that the ones that I have are 14's.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...%3ADS%3AMT%3A28

Jesse

[JoeG]

I know in NYC trucks cannot use recaps on the front----Just think if they start to peel while driving---Steering/control --The best recaps are hot caps actually heated on , but again don't use them in the front
Whether hot capped or cold capped--you should see some sort of seam where old meets new--It is more prominent on a cold cap recap------------

[Mr70]

You're watching those Ole "Movin On" reruns again aint ya Joe...

[JoeG]

Hey Claude Akins--one of my favorite character actors----
No Rick--In my younger days I use to help pull maintenance on a small fleet of oil trucks and vans-------Trucks would be stopped on the street by DOT or Weights and Measures for spot inspections of meters and truck equipment---10-4 good buddy----

[Mr70]

Nice.