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jeepguy1948 · 02-28-2023, 01:26 PM

I know that there are a number of people selling tires for the T and if I recall correctly, one is significantly less expensive. Help appreciated, thanks

stevests · 02-28-2023, 01:40 PM

Coker & Universal are one & the same - Lucas Tire in California also a good supplier - none are cheap !!!

Comparable tires - be your choice of tread pattern really.

redmodelt · 03-01-2023, 02:35 AM

Do an online search of the size you need. Between the T and TT there were at least 5 different tire sizes used, so without knowing what size you need, kinda hard to make suggestions.

l. bacon · 03-17-2023, 12:33 AM

I bought a set of 4 Universal tires, and I had a heck of a time mounting them on my 29 pickup. They were stiff and wouldn't stretch over the rim. I chipped the new powder coating paint job on the wheels. Also the tires always look dirty. The rubber is not black and I can't find a coating that will make them black and shinny like I want them to look. So, guess I'm not to happy with them.

A bones · 03-18-2023, 09:11 AM

A few decades ago, but after shopping around, I went with Firestones mfg'd in New Zealand

[email protected] · 11-01-2023, 04:35 PM

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Things have really changed. When I bought my Model T in 1981 I bought four tires from Universal Tire at the Rhinebeck, N.Y. spring auto show and swap meet for $40 apiece. They are still on the car.

tlassle · 11-03-2023, 08:54 AM

Try 'Radar Dimax Classic' I just heard of them this morning .. They are available for Walmart . I know I hate that store myself

Kurt in NJ · 11-06-2023, 02:03 PM

The best value may not be the cheapest.

ronn · 11-07-2023, 12:58 PM

Try Jegs

they are selling model A 19" tires at the moment for 101. a pice shipped to your door.

404. for a set

might be worth mounting model A rims on your T!

mechanicalarts · 12-05-2023, 02:18 PM

I just put a Blockley 30x3.5 tires on my 1914 T. Very happy with them so far. The quality of their tubes is great as well. Much thicker than Cokers. just a tad under $1600 including shipping from England for 5 tires.

02-28-2023, 01:26 PM	#1
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 720	Cheapest (best value) Tires I know that there are a number of people selling tires for the T and if I recall correctly, one is significantly less expensive. Help appreciated, thanks

02-28-2023, 01:40 PM	#2
stevests Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longbranch, Washington Posts: 513	Re: Cheapest (best value) Tires Coker & Universal are one & the same - Lucas Tire in California also a good supplier - none are cheap !!! Comparable tires - be your choice of tread pattern really. Last edited by stevests; 02-28-2023 at 01:42 PM. Reason: additional info

03-01-2023, 02:35 AM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Cheapest (best value) Tires Do an online search of the size you need. Between the T and TT there were at least 5 different tire sizes used, so without knowing what size you need, kinda hard to make suggestions. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

03-17-2023, 12:33 AM	#4
l. bacon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North east Oregon Posts: 12	Re: Cheapest (best value) Tires I bought a set of 4 Universal tires, and I had a heck of a time mounting them on my 29 pickup. They were stiff and wouldn't stretch over the rim. I chipped the new powder coating paint job on the wheels. Also the tires always look dirty. The rubber is not black and I can't find a coating that will make them black and shinny like I want them to look. So, guess I'm not to happy with them.

03-18-2023, 09:11 AM	#5
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,282	Re: Cheapest (best value) Tires A few decades ago, but after shopping around, I went with Firestones mfg'd in New Zealand __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.

11-01-2023, 04:35 PM	#6
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sharon, Conn. Posts: 114	Re: Cheapest (best value) Tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Things have really changed. When I bought my Model T in 1981 I bought four tires from Universal Tire at the Rhinebeck, N.Y. spring auto show and swap meet for $40 apiece. They are still on the car.

11-03-2023, 08:54 AM	#7
tlassle Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 1	Re: Cheapest (best value) Tires Try 'Radar Dimax Classic' I just heard of them this morning .. They are available for Walmart . I know I hate that store myself

11-06-2023, 02:03 PM	#8
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: Cheapest (best value) Tires The best value may not be the cheapest.

11-07-2023, 12:58 PM	#9
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,784	Re: Cheapest (best value) Tires Try Jegs they are selling model A 19" tires at the moment for 101. a pice shipped to your door. 404. for a set might be worth mounting model A rims on your T!

12-05-2023, 02:18 PM	#10
mechanicalarts Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Tenants Harbor Maine Posts: 13	Re: Cheapest (best value) Tires I just put a Blockley 30x3.5 tires on my 1914 T. Very happy with them so far. The quality of their tubes is great as well. Much thicker than Cokers. just a tad under $1600 including shipping from England for 5 tires.