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Old 03-06-2022, 06:16 PM   #1
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Default Original tire tubes

Who were the makers of the original tire tubes for the model A?
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Old 03-07-2022, 10:37 AM   #2
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I would suspect Firestone, as Harvey Firestone and Henry were good friends.
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Old 08-04-2022, 01:13 AM   #3
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Firestone .... yes indeed very good friends and camping buddies. Harvey and Henry ✔️
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Firestone on Model T too.
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Old 08-04-2022, 06:45 AM   #5
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I have some old red ones with original metal stems vulcanized into them and they have firestone stamped on them.
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Old 08-04-2022, 10:35 AM   #6
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The Judging Standards show tires were supplied by Firestone, United States Rubber
Company, Goodyear, B.F. Goodrich, Ajax, and Fisk.
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