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03-13-2023, 07:19 AM | #1 |
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European classic tyres
I was going to buy these 2 yrs ago and then the whole covid thing......
are they still being sold and whats the new price? at the time they were 105. a piece thanks |
03-13-2023, 08:02 AM | #2 |
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They are advertising in the MARC & MAFCA magazine.
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03-13-2023, 08:36 AM | #3 |
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Bert’s is selling the black walls for $150 and the white walls for $210. I’m not sure if there are better deals out there.
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03-14-2023, 06:30 AM | #4 |
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thank you gentlemen!
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03-14-2023, 07:38 AM | #5 |
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ronn, if you find a better price, would you post the info here?
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03-14-2023, 08:16 AM | #6 |
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did find Lucas for about 119. I thinks.............. also, looks like coker may have teamed up with Classic of Germany Summit used to offer free shipping- not seeing that now. Looks like all costs went up..... as in everything else. |
03-14-2023, 10:19 AM | #7 |
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Lucas ,made in Vietnam, and the Excelsior tires are Nylon cord, not polyester.
Try Coker or Jegs, the latter has a discount offer for Excelsior. The Euro's are headquartered near Copenhagen, De. but not sure where the tires are constructed. Last edited by duke36; 03-14-2023 at 10:32 AM. |
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Shipped 5 American Classic Radials to my door. |
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03-14-2023, 11:09 AM | #9 |
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I tried putting 4 tires in my cart, just to see if it was free shipping. The shipping charge was $39. plus $9.99 for oversized. Maybe the shipping deal is done.
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03-14-2023, 11:24 AM | #10 |
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Marc & MAFCA magazine.
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03-14-2023, 05:15 PM | #11 |
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free shipping and no tax I believe- nice deal Joop.
any possibility of enlarging that ad, so I can get the info? |
03-16-2023, 09:54 PM | #12 |
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I ended up buying a set of 4 from Jegs- excelsior
88. each and 10. oversize charge. free shipping with NJ tax, 105. each didnt think anything out there could be bought at this price. may still buy a set of the europeans, for my other car.......... |
03-17-2023, 06:51 AM | #13 |
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Let me know how they perform. I need a cheap set of tires for my tudor. |
03-17-2023, 07:02 AM | #14 |
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will do. could be a month or two before I drive on them.
I am not expecting much, at that price. Almost ordered a 2nd set........ all my tires are old and I want to start driving at least one of the cars this yr. |
03-20-2023, 08:24 PM | #15 |
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tires arrived today and they look fine.
do have a gripe about Jegs shipping........... so they charge you an extra 10. per tire for oversize, but they put each one in a huge box, that could easily hold two? and I wonder why America is run so inefficiently............ people are getting dumber by the minute! lol |
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That said, don't feel America is special in this regard. We have a plentiful supply of people like that. Do want any of them???
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03-20-2023, 08:44 PM | #17 |
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Are these tyres radial ply? I haven't seen them here.
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03-20-2023, 11:27 PM | #18 |
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To my knowledge, none of the tires listed in this thread, except the ones mentioned in post #8. are radials.
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03-21-2023, 12:52 AM | #19 |
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Thanks for that, Mr Cylinder! The choice of tyres here is very limited and not getting any better. I guess retailers can only justify carrying a limited range when there is a notion that tyres should not be more than 10 years old.
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03-21-2023, 04:44 AM | #20 |
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if the tires are around 100. each, they will never be radial.
radials fetch a good bit more. aside from the radials performing better, Im not a fan of the look. The excelsiors I bought have a very sturdy sidewall and are fine for the price. how long they last I dont know, but I dont drive as much as I would like anyway. If youre doing major touring, then I would start looking at the european classics or better. |
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ronn, post a photo when you get one mounted. I’m glad they look good, because the price is very good!
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Original Model A wheels keep breaking.
tough when you live in the desert! lol |
03-23-2023, 05:48 AM | #24 |
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ok, so I mounted 2 last night. first one nearly killed me. took an hour and was the toughest tire I ever mounted. the sidewalls are pretty thick.
2nd one I used dawn soap on the beads and had it on in 10 minutes. went to fill them up and first one I pinched the tube! so back at it today! |
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I installed my American Classic Radials a couple of months ago and the car sure handles and rides better. Worth the price, so far.
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because they look like a hot rod and I prefer the original "skinnys" dont care for 16s on my model As either, but I know half of the people on the barn do. |
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By the way, I don't care for the looks of the 16" wheels on an A either... TOB |
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thanks guys. the only radials Ive even seen on a model A looked "modern"
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03-25-2023, 11:42 AM | #30 |
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A little off topic. But does anyone have experience with Pirelli Stella Biancas?
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/60...CA-60016PL.htm Bias ply tires with a "V" speed rating. For those who drive over 100 mph . Look period correct for 16" wheels. Cheaper than radials but still pricey. Only comment I could find mentioned stiff, harsh riding. |
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Kewanee Green (lower) and Elkpoint Green (upper), Tacoma Cream wheels. I'm not sure if they are 100% accurate to original tho.
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tell me what you think..........
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I'm looking for used 21 inch white walls. If any of you barners is going to buy new white walls, I would be happy to buy the old white walls from you. I accept any condition e.g. slightly cracked, no tread or just dirty. Try me ....
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Nice! Look great. SAJ in NZ |
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thanks SAJ- Ive seen some that look better, but not at this price.
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What is the overall diameter of the 4.50-19 tire? Most Model A tires are 4.75 /500-19.
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03-29-2023, 02:43 AM | #41 |
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same as a 500 the 500 is just wider in width
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If you are wanting European Classics, we just got 180 of them today at Bert’s Model A Center. All in stock. Modelastore.com
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New to the forum and need to increase my post count - great discussion just following for now - I just purchased a set of the 19inch European Classics-haven't installed them yet - They look great -
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they are a good looking tire, and supposedly better then the other inexpensive tires.
Please let us know how they run for you. |
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I have Lucas tires that were made in England for $99.99 3 years ago,now $119.00,they are doing fine so far,they replaced the Sears Allstate tires from 1960 that still would hold air but were very cracked on the sidewalls.
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and Europeans are made in Germany.........
Y do you have any suggestions for US made? most tires are made overseas. |
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that is a funny point,
the black forrest doesnt bear any rubber either, last I heard.........lol I guess in the end, very little is made in America |
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