Looking for NOS Firestone tire
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Looking for NOS Firestone tire
Still looking for NOS Firestone tire GR70-15 White Raised Letter, The ones that say "FIRESTONE STEEL BELTED RADIAL" only, for showing not driving, or where I could find one, there are no reproductions made at this time.
Last edited by Pretendr07; Apr 21, 2008 at 07:37 PM.
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This tire from Coker won't work?
http://store.coker.com/prod/g70-15-f...-oval-rwl.html
...or maybe something from these guys....
http://www.lucasclassictires.com/pri..._March2008.pdf
http://store.coker.com/prod/g70-15-f...-oval-rwl.html
...or maybe something from these guys....
http://www.lucasclassictires.com/pri..._March2008.pdf
Last edited by Crash80; Apr 16, 2008 at 11:39 AM.
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http://www.kelseytire.com/pages/preformancetires2.html
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Those are all bias ply ads, Pretendr07 is looking for a radial. Keep in mind that Firestone recalled millions of OEM radials in 1976. I don't remember if it was for 1975 model year tires or 1973 through 1975. So, trying to find an original Firestone from that era will be tough.
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This must be the 25th time you've started a NEW post asking the identical question on the various C3 forums.
You are bound to get the same answers over and over, but from different people.
Why not just bump your old post back to the top instead of creating a new one?
You are bound to get the same answers over and over, but from different people.
Why not just bump your old post back to the top instead of creating a new one?
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The guy I got my '73 from mentioned a tire recall. He said that they recalled them once and then recalled the set that they gave him as replacements. I don't think he ever actually paid for a set of tires on this car.
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Im new at this, how do you bump up the old post.
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I'll do for you something this forum never can, go buy yourself a Hemmings Motor News. You will find one!!!! Don't limit your search to the Corvette section, I'm sure other vehicles used them also...................................
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If you want replacement tires that is up to you but NCRS or Bloomington Gold will expect Firestone 500's on a 73 or Good year Steelguards.
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The picture is of an original 73 tire. The only difference is the shield is black. What you are looking for is a replacement tire that was not made till after 1976 and was used to replace Firestone 500's.
If you want replacement tires that is up to you but NCRS or Bloomington Gold will expect Firestone 500's on a 73 or Good year Steelguards.
If you want replacement tires that is up to you but NCRS or Bloomington Gold will expect Firestone 500's on a 73 or Good year Steelguards.
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The date codes on the tires and the dealer infomation in 1973. The NCRS judging manual. I have owned a few 73's that came with a dated rim and dated Firestone 500. The tire should show on the 73 sales information.
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