Vintage Tire Question

[enio45]

I have 5 of these tires, virtually brand new, old and not cracked - but new looking.

Any idea what these are worth....will be good for a survivor - show car, def not to drive on.

Thanks for the advise....

[GTO_DON]

I drive on them in a heartbeat! All my cars have sets of 40 yr old tires on them and I have zero problems.

[Lynn]

As someone who has had a tire with "no cracks" come apart while going down the road, not sure I would drive highway speeds. I just took 4 tires to the shop to have mounted on my 53 Studebaker hard top, even though 3 of the 4 on the car have no cracks. They were mounted in 1986, and the car parked. I still want to drive the car from time to time, so new tires it is for me.

Still, those tires look freakin awesome.

I bought 5 reproduction Firestones (E70 15) from Don at a very good price, and have no regrets. They look OK, but for some reason, I like the look of the GY better.

Don't know what your vintage tires are worth, but I sold ONE that was virtually new (was a spare with evidence of the tits, but HAD at least been on the ground once) for $500 all by itself with no wheel. I would be surprised if you couldn't get $3k for the set of five. Having said that, be glad to trade you straight up for my 5 repro Firestones that are safe at highway speed. I would pay shipping both ways, or see you at MCACN. You would be nuts to accept.

[enio45]

Well to be clear i DO NOT advocate to drive with these....your risk but
I am not advocating this.

Yes theyare really nice tires and will clean up perfect

Id like to sell them because i need the room and they should be on
A nice survivor or restored car.

So pass on the thoughts so i can come up with a fair price- i do want
Move them and not sit in the garage any longer.

Thank u

[rcc]

Bought an 86 Silver Spirit a number of years ago. The tires looked absolutely brand new, still had their pips on them (on the tread, not just the sidewalls). Took the car out for a trip from Anaheim to Ventura. The first tire came apart in about 30 miles. Put the "new" spare tire on and got back on the freeway. Second tire disintegrated in the next 15 miles (although I still had air!!--strange). Took the next off ramp and went to the closest tire store. Put on 5 new Michelins.

Never, never drive freeway speeds on really old tires (IMHO). I sure learned my lesson--fortunately without injury or damage--except to the pocketbook!

Rick

[cudino]

The value will in part be based on the dates. Can you let us know the datecodes? If you aren't sure how to decode them I can help. These tires may be 8 digits (ex. ADNB JCC1), or a later 10-digit format (ex. PFUD DLA232). If the 8 digit also check if this number is on the inner sidewall (the side without raised white letters), or on both inner and outer sidewalls.

- Wade

[cudino]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cudino</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The value will in part be based on the dates. Can you let us know the datecodes? If you aren't sure how to decode them I can help. These tires may be 8 digits (ex. ADNB JCC1), or a later 10-digit format (ex. PFUD DLA232). If the 8 digit also check if this number is on the inner sidewall (the side without raised white letters), or on both inner and outer sidewalls.

- Wade </div></div>
Oh, sorry, I thought these were size E60-15. I'm not sure if these style of E70-15 tires had any OEM application? If yes then the dates will matter.

- Wade

[earntaz]

Cruzin' around town at slow speeds is probably OK with tires of that vintage -- freeway is a NO NO ... safety first. TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

[Charley Lillard]

Did that tire come new on any specific car ?

[watk69]

I would think they came on a 70 1/2 Z/28, not positive though