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Bob from Northport · 07-09-2010, 10:48 PM

On a recent purchase of a 1930 Roadster, we found the small flags on the sides of the tires were painted blue and yellow. Goodyear. Somewhere we have read that they came that way. Does anyone know if the flags on white wall tires were also painted??

Thanks !!

Mike V. Florida · 07-09-2010, 11:01 PM

I would think so.

Steve Ciccalone · 07-10-2010, 05:36 AM

I have talked to several people who are interested in antique tires in general for various vehicle applications and some Model A guys knowledgeable on the subject of tires. At this point, I don't think anyone has turned up either an original brochure, flier, catalog, photo, etc that shows or lists a Goodyear whitewall for 1928-31. If someone has something, please post it.

That being said, if you want painted flags on your WWs, go for it.

Bruce Adams · 07-10-2010, 05:54 AM

Marco provided this photo of his flag a while back.
Bruce from Northport (NY)

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-10-2010, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ciccalone

I have talked to several people who are interested in antique tires in general for various vehicle applications and some Model A guys knowledgeable on the subject of tires. At this point, I don't think anyone has turned up either an original brochure, flier, catalog, photo, etc that shows or lists a Goodyear whitewall for 1928-31. If someone has something, please post it.

That being said, if you want painted flags on your WWs, go for it.

Steve, I have been told the same thing, ...and that the 19" Firestone had whitewalls on both sides.(??).

Steve Ciccalone · 07-10-2010, 07:44 AM

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I understood the same thing Brent, all whitewalls early on were double sided, at least to WWII. In fact the EFV8 Club states in their judging standards, if cars don't have double whites in certain years, its a mandatory deduction.

07-09-2010, 10:48 PM	#1
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Flag painting on Model A tires On a recent purchase of a 1930 Roadster, we found the small flags on the sides of the tires were painted blue and yellow. Goodyear. Somewhere we have read that they came that way. Does anyone know if the flags on white wall tires were also painted?? Thanks !!

07-09-2010, 11:01 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Flag painting on Model A tires I would think so. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

07-10-2010, 05:36 AM	#3
Steve Ciccalone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: "Live Free or Die!" Posts: 510	Re: Flag painting on Model A tires I have talked to several people who are interested in antique tires in general for various vehicle applications and some Model A guys knowledgeable on the subject of tires. At this point, I don't think anyone has turned up either an original brochure, flier, catalog, photo, etc that shows or lists a Goodyear whitewall for 1928-31. If someone has something, please post it. That being said, if you want painted flags on your WWs, go for it. __________________ "A wet bird doesn't fly at night."

07-10-2010, 05:54 AM	#4
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Flag painting on Model A tires Marco provided this photo of his flag a while back. Bruce from Northport (NY)

07-10-2010, 07:44 AM	#6
Steve Ciccalone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: "Live Free or Die!" Posts: 510	Re: Flag painting on Model A tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I understood the same thing Brent, all whitewalls early on were double sided, at least to WWII. In fact the EFV8 Club states in their judging standards, if cars don't have double whites in certain years, its a mandatory deduction. __________________ "A wet bird doesn't fly at night."