Model A Tires AS luck would have it, I have two Model A's needing tires at the same time. That's ( 8) 19 inch tires, 8 tubes, and 8 rim liners. That's about $1700.00 as I figure it, without figuring tax and shipping. Would probably end up being over $2000.00. One car has Goodyear. The other Firestone. Question is: Has anyone used Universal or Lucas tires? I can get these for about half the price of Goodyear or Firestone. They are going on cars that don't get driven 1000 miles a year. Any good or bad experiences with either of these less expensive tires? Thank you.
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Re: Model A Tires I have one Model A with Universals and one with European Classics. Both about $110 each they ride and drive well. No problems. Both available with free shipping. Your tubes and liners may be fine to re-use.
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Re: Model A Tires CORRECTION: I just read your original posting more carefully.
Under 1000 miles per year? Just shop price. Tubes and liners? Look at your old tubes- if they are not cracked or splitting, re-use. Most of my past tube failures were from being a cheapskate and running the rubber valves. The base of the valve was where they cracked. Since I switched to original style metal valves, no more failure there. Some older tubes are better quality than today's Chinese crap-ola. Rim liners? I use Gorilla Tape. "your results may vary" |
Re: Model A Tires I have numerous antique cars all with GY and Firestone’s and the GoodYears have never let me down. Appearance and performance are great. But yes they are costly. Wayne
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Re: Model A Tires There's a post going on now about European Classic Tires...............109$ ea w FREE shipping.
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Re: Model A Tires Bought universals tires years ago for my 31 model a , they are just ok. Made in Vietnam and some guys will not buy them, did not know this until after I got them...
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Re: Model A Tires Good morning...I also have Lucas Tires that I bought at Arizona Model A for like $99.00 each. They are from Vietnam...they ride just fine and after 7 years and 9,000 miles I don't have any complaints...These tires were within my budget, most of the other tires were not...Ernie in Arizona
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Re: Model A Tires Is it still correct that Bratton's is the only ones that carry good tubes?
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Re: Model A Tires I've had good results with the zig zag tread tires like Allstate , Garfield and others . These tires don't seem to ever wear out and I've never noticed a problem with flat spots . I've owned model A's for sixty years and counting .
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Re: Model A Tires Thank you Guy for all the responses. I need to make a decision soon...Nick
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Re: Model A Tires My understanding is that the Bratton's tubes are good quality. I have no direct experience, however. I have Excelsior radials on my 30 and some old Garfields on my 28, fwiw.
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Re: Model A Tires I was told that Snyder’s carry exactly the same tubes!
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Mine are about 40 yrs old and won't wear out. I'm not buying new ones until they do so I think I'll wear out before they do. |
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