Vintage tires

[apachetech]

What about these tires for a vintage LUBR look?

http://store.cokertire.com/popular-tire-applications/truck/650-16-firestone-knobby-truck.html

 

[rustbucket]

I think those are going more vintage than any Bronco. Plus, at that size, I don't think you need a lift. I would prefer a tubeless myself.

 

[apachetech]

They do look dated the more I look at them.

 

[Rustytruck]

Might take a look at these.
https://www.universaltire.com/truck-and-military/truck.html?p=1

 

[KyleQ]

My fullsize spare look like this -

 

[shamu]

Here is a set I had on my old roadster.

 

[bmc69]

I have some ancient directional rotation ("V") pizza cutters on the 16" wheels on my '66. I forget what make they are though..and its nasty outside right now

 

[apachetech]

Those are cool Shamu! I know the pizza cutters you are talking about BMC! I think they have a nostalgic look them. KyleQ, is that a 16" rim size tire?

 

[hannibal61577]

Few years ago when I was looking for a vintage looking tire for the Willys, I was really looking at some of the tires at Universal tire. I ended up going to Les Schwab to see what they had or could order and ended up getting these bias ply Nanco tires. Don't remember what I paid for them at the time; I'd have to try to dig up the receipt.

Couple things I learned: 1.) these things like to pick up stones, hold onto them for awhile and then throw them without warning. 2) the next set of tires I get will be radials, guaranteed - softer ride and doesn't wander all over the road. And I really don't like to support China anymore, so I'll be looking for an American made tire - if they exist.

Here is a pic. Tire size is 7.00x15

 

[apachetech]

Those look good on your Willy's!