Original Tire Tread Markings

**737Driver** · #1 03-03-2013, 01:04 PM

Can't remember where I read it that someone was applying the original type tread markings (Paint) on reproduction tires.

Anyone remember that? Can you point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

Mark

**Mr70** · #2 03-03-2013, 06:40 PM

Made my own LEEDS stencil for my own tire & then set it on a turntable,using a lot of paint to squeeze into the tread.
I posted a photo many years ago,but can't find it right now.
What tire/car/year & assembly plant are you looking for?

**SS427** · #3 03-03-2013, 06:42 PM

Mark, is this what you are refering to? These codes can be found in box 93 of the build sheet. I had stamps made for these as well as a turntable to apply them. Note; the stamps were applied before the tire was formed so they go all the way into the tread. VERY time consuming. Code shown is L8DS 1 (used numbers 1-5)

**SS427** · #4 03-03-2013, 06:57 PM

Here is another angle to show what the font looked like.

**737Driver** · #5 03-03-2013, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the great pics and info. I'm going to put Kelsey's Goodyear red stripes on my 3rd week May built 69 Camaro. That is, unless I find originals. Seems like Akron is a typically seen plant.

**mockingbird812** · #6 03-04-2013, 01:03 AM

Impressive detail!

**enio45** · #7 03-04-2013, 01:49 AM

what does that decal indicate?? date, plant, production etc??

Nova Research Project · #8 03-06-2013, 01:23 AM

Hello enio45,

It was the code assigned to the tire size and style. It was called out on the broadcast sheet on the bottom of the chassis copy .

The codes were stamped on the rubber before the tire was molded.

Greg

XXXGoldL34M20 · #9 03-06-2013, 02:52 AM

Wow
That is neat, just checked my build sheet and it calls out L8DS 5.
I drive my LS6 but i plan to do the spare tire.
Thanks guys

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