93RubyRedCoupe

Hey guys,
I was able to find an original, non-dot Goodyear Blue Streak tire to mount on an original rim (67). I am using it SOLELY for display in my garage. The bead is bad which i knew, so i need a tire tube to properly seat the tire on the rim and inflate minimally. The tire is a 67 dated 7-75 15. The rim is an original 67 Bolt On. What tire tube size can i use? Any help greatly appreciated. Again, this is only for display in the office in my garage. Thanks guys!!! Merry Christmas!
ARA

GTOguy

Any radial tube sized 205/75/15 or 215/75/15 will work, or a standard 6.70--7.75 15 old style tube. Tubes generally cover about 3 tire widths in any given diameter.

claf

Since it's not going to see any road use even a large to middle size 14" will do the trick.

pop23235

Cage that tire when you set the bead. If it has issues it may disintegrate with overinflation!

GUSTO14

MikeM

Good advice!

93RubyRedCoupe

Thanks for the responses. I bought one that's supposed to fit a 7/75 15 tire....BUT how do i cage the tire? With what?

pop23235

GTOguy

Yeah, but do to liability, probably won't be willing to air up a 52 year old tire!! My advice is to use a clip-on air chuck and inflate from a safe distance away (and around a corner!)

93RubyRedCoupe

Thanks guys, and Happy New Year. I got a tube, stuffed it in between the tire and the rim, began to very very slowly inflate it and it wouldn't fill up. It isn't holding air. Am guessing i tore a hole in it while trying to push it on the rim? Would think these things are stronger than that if they are intended to hold air on a tire on a car. Will order another tube and maybe take it to a shop to have them mount and i will inflate at home. I have a hand held inflator that i can slowly inflate until the bead sets and leave it alone. Thanks again
ARA

GUSTO14

ARA, were you able to check the inside of the tire for anything protruding through the tire such as a nail or screw before inserting the tube in it? Even a piece of debris or any sharp edges on the inside of the rim where a sharp instrument, even a tire iron, gouged it could result in a leak in the tube.

With the tire pushed off the edge of the rim (better yet completely removed) drag a shop rag around the inside of the tire and rim to see if it snags on anything. I wouldn't do it barehanded, if there is something sharp there, you could get a nasty cut.

GUSTO

93RubyRedCoupe

All,
So i sourced a tube, slid it in between the rim and the tire. Aligned the valve stem up, slowly put some air in it just to fill out, and it starts leaking. UGH.
So, i bought another tube but want to take it to a shop that does these. I think they need to remove the tire from the rim, make sure there isn't anything puncturing the tube, etc.
Any recommendations in South Florida area? Old School shops, etc? I will NOT take an original N89 Bolt on Wheel to Pep Boys and the like.
Thanks
ARA

R66

Is it leaking or is the air just escaping from between the tube and the rim? As you inflate the tube, the air in the tire has to come out.

93RubyRedCoupe

No, it's not the air coming out from in between the tube and the rim. The tube itself was leaking. I could hear it, and it didn't inflate past a pound or two of air. UGH

GTOguy

I paid the extra $$$ for metal valve stem tubes for my Model T from Coker. The tubes were about $40 each. They dry-rotted and failed in 12-14 months and with about 100 miles of use. The quality of modern rubber is terrible. You would be better off finding a used 50 year old, previously patched tube and using that, IMO. Also, dust ANY tube with talc before inserting it into the casing. This prevents chafing and pinching.

93RubyRedCoupe

So, after all this time i found out what the issue was. I took my rim and tire to Eisman's Corvettes in Jupiter Florida. Kent Eisman was a great guy and real car guy. We removed, carefully, the Blue Streak tire from my Bolt on Wheel and VOILA. There was a 2 inch nail on the inside of the tire. How i didn't slice my hand open putting the first tube in by hand i will never know. Anyhow, we put a new tube in and it looks AWESOME. I am having problems posting pics (mods on help forum are looking into the issue - as i am not the only one). Thanks guys for ALL your help and advice. Now i have a NON-DOT 1967 dated Blue Streak tire mounted on a real 67 Bolt on Wheel in my Man Cave. Very happy camper. Great piece of garage art.
Regards
ARA