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04-22-2024, 06:57 PM
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Straight side tires
This tire gage has been in dads toolbox for years
and I just noticed it had writing all over it. It says "supplied for use with Goodyear straight side tires". Can someone explain what straight side tires were ??? |
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04-22-2024, 07:02 PM
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Re: Straight side tires
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04-22-2024, 08:08 PM
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Re: Straight side tires
curious as to what year cars your dad may have owned? possibly model T or A. i had one of these at one time that belonged to my dad which was born in 1909. Tom.
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04-23-2024, 05:14 PM
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Re: Straight side tires
straight side tires--possibly directional marked with arrow on sidewall. i remember that for instance tires mounted on motorcycles to channel water from tread. Tom.
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04-24-2024, 06:53 AM
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Re: Straight side tires
Quote from Goodyear website:
The straight-side tire (1901) In 1901, Goodyear created the first straight-side tire. The major innovation in this new tire design was the addition of a braided piano wire to the tire's bead. The wire was cured into the bead, which held the tire onto the rim with a complicated set of locks. Since the tire didn't curve in to fit the rim, as its forerunner did, it could hold 10 percent more compressed air, providing a more comfortable ride and improving traction. Goodyear also adopted the Wingfoot trademark to advertise it; a symbol of the company's commitment to innovation and quality, and one that is still used today. https://news.goodyear.eu/ten-goodyea...ged-the-world/
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04-24-2024, 11:11 AM
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Re: Straight side tires
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