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Special Coupe Frank · 11-19-2010, 02:44 PM

I just got two new inner 21" tubes ( 4.50-20/21 ) from Universal Vintage Tire.

I looked for the country of origin, and all I found was "Made in EEC".

Have read other posts here commenting on failure of tubes made in Denmark, and I 'm sort of wondering what I have just received...

The EEC ( European Economic Community ) covers a lot of territory.

?

MCHinson · 11-19-2010, 04:37 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europea...omic_Community

This has been extensively discussed on the AACA Discussion Forum. There were some concerns about tubes marked EEC from the recent past. Most of the vendors should be aware of the concerns and should have eliminated the suspect tubes from their inventory. Current inventory is probably not involved in the problem. It is my understanding that there are no US manufacturers of vintage car tubes anymore.

fritznbud · 11-19-2010, 05:38 PM

I just installed new inner tubes from the tractor supply, 19" chinese made for $11 each. Mike's A-fordable said they will be out of tubes until January.

1931 flamingo · 11-20-2010, 01:05 AM

Food, gas, clothing all going up, value of dollar going down, we haven't seen anything yet, IMO.
Paul in CT

Ray in La Mesa · 11-20-2010, 01:25 AM

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11-19-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	21" Inner tubes ? I just got two new inner 21" tubes ( 4.50-20/21 ) from Universal Vintage Tire. I looked for the country of origin, and all I found was "Made in EEC". Have read other posts here commenting on failure of tubes made in Denmark, and I 'm sort of wondering what I have just received... The EEC ( European Economic Community ) covers a lot of territory. ?

11-19-2010, 04:37 PM	#2
MCHinson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 401	Re: 21" Inner tubes ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europea...omic_Community This has been extensively discussed on the AACA Discussion Forum. There were some concerns about tubes marked EEC from the recent past. Most of the vendors should be aware of the concerns and should have eliminated the suspect tubes from their inventory. Current inventory is probably not involved in the problem. It is my understanding that there are no US manufacturers of vintage car tubes anymore. Last edited by MCHinson; 11-19-2010 at 07:59 PM. Reason: typo

11-19-2010, 05:38 PM	#3
fritznbud Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 188	Re: 21" Inner tubes ? I just installed new inner tubes from the tractor supply, 19" chinese made for $11 each. Mike's A-fordable said they will be out of tubes until January.

11-20-2010, 01:05 AM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: 21" Inner tubes ? Food, gas, clothing all going up, value of dollar going down, we haven't seen anything yet, IMO. Paul in CT

11-20-2010, 01:25 AM	#5
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: 21" Inner tubes ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) And chocolate is going sky high too. I guess even us chocoholics are paying more for the cheaper pleasures!