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Brobrian · 10-23-2014, 06:51 PM

I've worn out another set of tires. I'm very pleased with myself, thank you very much. Means I've been driving the old baby.

I know some of you must have done the shopping already. I'm going to replace mine with another set of white walls. Just wondering whose found a deal, if one is to be had.

Thanks for your input.

CarlG · 10-23-2014, 09:31 PM

They don't make whitewalls for Model A's anymore.

Brobrian · 10-23-2014, 09:46 PM

Funny.
And almost true. At nearly $200 apiece for Firestones from Snyders, they might be gold walls.
Hoping there is a deal out there somewhere. Four of the five on my coupe are nearly bald.

C26Pinelake · 10-23-2014, 09:58 PM

Received Macs Late 2014 catalogue today. 21 inch w/w tires for a 1928 are:
Firestone w/w are $196.95
Goodrich w/w are $188.95
Lester w/w are $170.95

Wayne

45GPW · 10-23-2014, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

Received Macs Late 2014 catalogue today. 19 inch w/w tires for a 1928 are:
Firestone w/w are $196.95
Goodrich w/w are $188.95
Lester w/w are $170.95

19" would technically be for 1930-31.

Mac's has 21" for 1928-29 at the same prices.

Mac's, Snyder's, Tam's and Summit all have 4.50 x 21 whitewalls, and all (brand-depending) are priced within a couple of dollars of each other.

Steve Plucker · 10-23-2014, 11:05 PM

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Why not go to the source...Might be cheaper yet.

Pluck

Tom Wesenberg · 10-23-2014, 11:29 PM

Rusty found 5 nice Goodyears that look like new at French Lick. That's about the only real deal I've seen lately. The price for all batteries and tires took quite a jump a few years ago, and for modern cars I've found deals on craigslist for both batteries and tires, but don't know of any dealer deals.

C26Pinelake · 10-24-2014, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45GPW

19" would technically be for 1930-31.

Mac's has 21" for 1928-29 at the same prices.

Mac's, Snyder's, Tam's and Summit all have 4.50 x 21 whitewalls, and all (brand-depending) are priced within a couple of dollars of each other.

Sorry my mistake I meant 21 and not 19 but I did quote the 21 inch prices.
Wayne

Smog Tech · 10-24-2014, 10:58 AM

I just purchased four Firestone whitewalls from Summit Racing. Same price as the other vendors, but FREE shipping.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-24-2014, 11:08 AM

Prices are ASTOUNDING! Glad I have new Coker Classics, 6:00X16 BLACKWALLS, the "warranty" sed they will outlast ME!---I couldn't afford one for the spare!
Bill W.

Brother Hesekiel · 10-24-2014, 04:53 PM

Why don't you buy LUCAS tires for $99 a pop? I've been using them on both my Model Ts and my Model A, and I'm very pleased with them. You order them from your favorite vendor outside of the Golden State, and they will be drop-shipped tax free straight from Lucas in Long Beach. How cool is that?

ronn · 10-24-2014, 05:23 PM

Brother,
Ill throw in the quart can of white paint...................

Brother Hesekiel · 10-24-2014, 08:17 PM

. . . and I'll donate a pink cap and huge shades for some extra bling!

BlueSunoco · 10-25-2014, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brother Hesekiel

Why don't you buy LUCAS tires for $99 a pop? I've been using them on both my Model Ts and my Model A, and I'm very pleased with them. You order them from your favorite vendor outside of the Golden State, and they will be drop-shipped tax free straight from Lucas in Long Beach. How cool is that?

Nice looking tires!

Brobrian · 10-25-2014, 05:01 PM

I love you guys! So funny.

Gotta be white walls. The coupe has crome radiator shell, headlight bar and light buckets. It just looks so classy with whitewall.

Alright, I rotated the tires today and checked the toe-in (way off). So I'll cruise around on baldys for a couple month until I can pull $800 out or my .. Well, until I can get new ones. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Please see my next post on my steering column and chime in there.

10-23-2014, 06:51 PM	#1
Brobrian Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 315	Which Tires? (28 Coupe) I've worn out another set of tires. I'm very pleased with myself, thank you very much. Means I've been driving the old baby. I know some of you must have done the shopping already. I'm going to replace mine with another set of white walls. Just wondering whose found a deal, if one is to be had. Thanks for your input. __________________ Forty horses is plenty.

10-23-2014, 09:31 PM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) They don't make whitewalls for Model A's anymore. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

10-23-2014, 09:46 PM	#3
Brobrian Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 315	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) Funny. And almost true. At nearly $200 apiece for Firestones from Snyders, they might be gold walls. Hoping there is a deal out there somewhere. Four of the five on my coupe are nearly bald. __________________ Forty horses is plenty.

10-23-2014, 09:58 PM	#4
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) Received Macs Late 2014 catalogue today. 21 inch w/w tires for a 1928 are: Firestone w/w are $196.95 Goodrich w/w are $188.95 Lester w/w are $170.95 Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 10-24-2014 at 08:06 AM.

10-23-2014, 11:05 PM	#6
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Why not go to the source...Might be cheaper yet. Pluck

10-23-2014, 11:29 PM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) Rusty found 5 nice Goodyears that look like new at French Lick. That's about the only real deal I've seen lately. The price for all batteries and tires took quite a jump a few years ago, and for modern cars I've found deals on craigslist for both batteries and tires, but don't know of any dealer deals.

10-24-2014, 10:58 AM	#9
Smog Tech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 145	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) I just purchased four Firestone whitewalls from Summit Racing. Same price as the other vendors, but FREE shipping.

10-24-2014, 11:08 AM	#10
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) Prices are ASTOUNDING! Glad I have new Coker Classics, 6:00X16 BLACKWALLS, the "warranty" sed they will outlast ME!---I couldn't afford one for the spare! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

10-24-2014, 04:53 PM	#11
Brother Hesekiel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Buenaventura, Calif. Posts: 362	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) Why don't you buy LUCAS tires for $99 a pop? I've been using them on both my Model Ts and my Model A, and I'm very pleased with them. You order them from your favorite vendor outside of the Golden State, and they will be drop-shipped tax free straight from Lucas in Long Beach. How cool is that? __________________

10-24-2014, 05:23 PM	#12
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,787	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) Brother, Ill throw in the quart can of white paint...................

10-24-2014, 08:17 PM	#13
Brother Hesekiel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Buenaventura, Calif. Posts: 362	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) . . . and I'll donate a pink cap and huge shades for some extra bling! __________________

10-25-2014, 05:01 PM	#15
Brobrian Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 315	Re: Which Tires? (28 Coupe) I love you guys! So funny. Gotta be white walls. The coupe has crome radiator shell, headlight bar and light buckets. It just looks so classy with whitewall. Alright, I rotated the tires today and checked the toe-in (way off). So I'll cruise around on baldys for a couple month until I can pull $800 out or my .. Well, until I can get new ones. Thanks for all the suggestions. Please see my next post on my steering column and chime in there. __________________ Forty horses is plenty.