help dating firestone tire
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi M,
I don't think the Firestone production codes have been deciphered.
You can get an idea about the tires age by it's construction.
The tires used from 1968-1972 were nylon cord. This is part of the raised info that's on the tire.
A belted tire is a later production tire.
Regards,
Alan
I don't think the Firestone production codes have been deciphered.
You can get an idea about the tires age by it's construction.
The tires used from 1968-1972 were nylon cord. This is part of the raised info that's on the tire.
A belted tire is a later production tire.
Regards,
Alan
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Ia
Hi M,
I don't think the Firestone production codes have been deciphered.
You can get an idea about the tires age by it's construction.
The tires used from 1968-1972 were nylon cord. This is part of the raised info that's on the tire.
A belted tire is a later production tire.
Regards,
Alan
I don't think the Firestone production codes have been deciphered.
You can get an idea about the tires age by it's construction.
The tires used from 1968-1972 were nylon cord. This is part of the raised info that's on the tire.
A belted tire is a later production tire.
Regards,
Alan
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Massapequa Park NY
Hi M,
I don't think the Firestone production codes have been deciphered.
You can get an idea about the tires age by it's construction.
The tires used from 1968-1972 were nylon cord. This is part of the raised info that's on the tire.
A belted tire is a later production tire.
Regards,
Alan
I don't think the Firestone production codes have been deciphered.
You can get an idea about the tires age by it's construction.
The tires used from 1968-1972 were nylon cord. This is part of the raised info that's on the tire.
A belted tire is a later production tire.
Regards,
Alan
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,230
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi ed427,
My understanding is that the 3 manufacturer's F70-15s were available for use starting in 68 (as black wall, red stripe and white stripe) and it was the Raised White Letter that became available during 69 production.
Regards,
Alan
My understanding is that the 3 manufacturer's F70-15s were available for use starting in 68 (as black wall, red stripe and white stripe) and it was the Raised White Letter that became available during 69 production.
Regards,
Alan
