spare tire
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Drifting
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spare tire
Just dropped my spare tire out of my '76 for the first time. I think it is original. I bought the car with less than 50k miles 40 years ago. Would the original be a firestone? Still holds air.
Pro
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I think the spare on my '76 is the original as well, it's never been installed that I can tell.
I was wondering if it would be worth anything to someone getting their car judged.
Between us we have half of a set, assuming they're the same model and size of tire.
I was wondering if it would be worth anything to someone getting their car judged.
Between us we have half of a set, assuming they're the same model and size of tire.
Melting Slicks
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Check out the date, should be 3 numbers, first two is week and last is year. Worth anything? would not expect that much of a demand but all you need is one.. I have a 78 spare that I tried to give away for free but no takers. 5th week, 1978
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If it's original it would be a Firestone 500 G-70...pre numerical number..
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Yup, the infamous exploding 500. My right rear blew before it was 3 years old.
Don't ever consider using it...boat dock cushion only.
Don't ever consider using it...boat dock cushion only.
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Drifting
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Trying to decide what to do with it. Clean it up and put it back up or get another spare tire. Fact is, if I ever get a flat, won't use the spare anyway as you have to lay on the ground to get it out, so the tire is just a place holder for the the tire support.
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Years ago I weighed my spare on the bathroom scale & it was around 50 lbs. I've run without it ever since.
I have free towing with Hagerty..
I have free towing with Hagerty..
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I left it in...kind of hard to see.
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The rear one has two bolts holding it to the frame.
I pulled mine out for something, probably the exhaust, and haven't put it back yet.
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My original 500 form my 75, kept this one as a spare for some 35 years but never did use it. Tire was hard as a rock when replaced.
