Tire Choice

My USA autos get USA tires if possible. I try to keep autos as original as I can. Hard to find anything made in USA anymore.
Whatever works out for the best.
JMHO. Good luck.
 
I,ve had/used both but not with any extreme mileage so I can't comment as to wear. As to price their very close so I guess it's your choice.
 
What size tires are you wanting? If clinchers, they are all made in the same factory in Viet Nam.
 
I have just clarified with Universal Tire......all clinchers are made in the same factory in Viet Nam.
 
There is some difference in the tires. The Wards Riverside tires look neat, and are less expensive, but have shorter life than Coker's Excelsior tires. The Universal tires do not look very 'period correct'.
 
Thanks.
I'm not looking for a $225+ tire. I do not drive the car enough to warrant them
I'm looking at the 30 x 3 1/2 tire size.
Who's having good luck with lower cost, running and lifespan/mileage with what tire maker?
 
The Montgomery Ward tires are probably the cheapest on the market and will probably give you around 5000 to 6000 miles of service. The Excelsior tires are more expensive and can be expected to give you 7000 miles or so of service. Your results may vary.
 
Not sure but does any one know how to put a tire on a 1917 t.
We tried yesterday and blow the tube I don't know were I went wrong we fill the tire up 3 time and I guss we stilled had the tube pinched. How can you make sure you dont have the tube pinched?
 
Absolutely need flaps. I would not reuse old flaps unless they were in great condition. If you are replacing old tires and tubes I usually let the new tires sit in the sun for a few hours to soften them up. Once the new tube is in the tire cavity I give it a shot of air, not a lot, just enough to unfold the tube to fit the tire. And starting with the valve stem work your way down each side with tire spoons (don't use screwdrivers, or anything with sharp edges). Getting the tube into the tire cavity is a must. If it gets pinched between the rim and tire it can be trouble also. A little soap around the rim is helpful also. Be patient and good luck.
 
Always use flaps! I place tube in tire with valve stem 180 degrees away from the tire fabric overlap. Some say this improves the balance--find the overlap by running the back of your fingers around the inside of the tire. Then I inflate tube to let it unroll and get it seated in the tire--let all the air out and install flap inside the beads of the tire, inflate again to align and settle things and remove the valve. Place tire in rim at the stem and with spoons roll both beads on the rim at once. Work slowly with small bits of the spoon. I apply a little vegetable oil to the outer edge of the rims as needed. Inflate until the clincher beads pop into place.
 
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