| std1940 | -- 02-27-2018 @ 12:58 PM |
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Just found out today Coker has discontinued the Ford Script Tires 600x16. What are your thoughts ? Tom.
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| kubes40 | -- 02-27-2018 @ 6:01 PM |
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What are my thoughts? I never cared for them, always preferring the 6:50 x 16" tires on my restorations. White or black, the larger tire (in my opinion) fits the car better than the stock 6:00's. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| std1940 | -- 02-28-2018 @ 1:49 PM |
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Mike, What tires can be used now to be correct for judging for a 40 ? Thanks Tom.
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| kubes40 | -- 02-28-2018 @ 5:26 PM |
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There were three outside suppliers to Ford in 1940. Goodrich, Firestone and Goodyear. Ford, of course, also supplied their own factories. I am not certain what is being offered by Coker, etc. but would hazard a guess that they have some correct reproduction tires available. Stock size was 6:00 x 16". Optional size was 6:50 x 16". Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| 1940 Tom | -- 02-28-2018 @ 8:27 PM |
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Mike and Tom--- I found out a couple months ago that they discontinued the Ford Script tires - bummer! Check out Coker's website - www.cokertire.com. They offer both B.F. Goodrich and Firestone tires in 6.00x16 and 6.50 sizes. Tom, I think you will find something that will work for you. If it was up to me, I'd go with the Firestones. They run about $200.00 (or so) per tire. Good luck. Tom
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| 39 Ken | -- 03-01-2018 @ 5:47 AM |
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Were the 6.50x16 tires an option for the 1939 Fords? Ken
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| std1940 | -- 03-01-2018 @ 8:54 PM |
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What are your thoughts on the radial tires that look like bias ply tires as corectness for judging? Thanks Tom.
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| kubes40 | -- 03-02-2018 @ 5:50 AM |
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Radials in regard to judging? A huge NO. Unless the chassis judge is 100% blind in one eye and can't see a thing out of the other, you WILL receive the maximum deduction for incorrect tires. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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