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abbie · 05-28-2012, 09:55 AM

I have a 23 Mdoel T with 440/450 21" tires. I need to buy two black walls, bian ply, no nylon. I haven't bought lately and am in sticker shock. Where have you found the best prices for bias tires?

Doug Money · 05-28-2012, 11:46 AM

I bought mine from Universal, but that was a few years ago.

CharlieB · 05-28-2012, 12:33 PM

Their all up there Abbie and they have your back to the wall so swallow, save up and do it.

yachtsmanbill · 05-28-2012, 12:50 PM

Hey Abbie.... yer in for the time of your life! I believe the only domestically made tires are by Firestone, maybe a brand from from Chile S.A. and the rest are almost exclusively made in VIET NAM of all places! (Irregardless of the brand name on the sidewall!). Typically, the the VN tires last 2 years or so even with ZERO miles. Poor rubber compounding. The UV sunlite is especially hard on them... they just crack to pieces.
I was very fortunate to get a nice set of older tires with a set of wire wheels, and also picked up 4 more oldies from a Model A with tubes. The "A" tires are perfect and probably 20 years old. I think I paid $400 from an ebay guy last winter... PLUS SHIPPING !!! Good hunting! ws

http://www.brattons.com/prodtype.asp...ck=yes&PT_ID=2

http://newstalgiawheel.com/classic_t...FalgTAodPnDqZQ

http://www.bobsantiqueautoparts.com/...iners.html?p=4

[email protected] · 05-28-2012, 01:45 PM

Wow yachtsmanbill, how were you lucky enough to get a set of wire wheels with nearly new tires? Are they on your little yellow car? Man you're either rich or you've got some really great friends!

[email protected] · 05-28-2012, 01:49 PM

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What year did they change from 33 1/2" tires to 21" tires? I'm guessing 1923.

stevests · 05-28-2012, 04:39 PM

Optional 21" tires & wheels begain in 1925.

Crankey_t · 05-30-2012, 07:06 PM

Lester 440/450-21 from Universal Tire. Now $135 but made in USA.

05-28-2012, 09:55 AM	#1
abbie Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Augusa, S.C. Posts: 87	tires I have a 23 Mdoel T with 440/450 21" tires. I need to buy two black walls, bian ply, no nylon. I haven't bought lately and am in sticker shock. Where have you found the best prices for bias tires?

05-28-2012, 11:46 AM	#2
Doug Money Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 350	Re: tires I bought mine from Universal, but that was a few years ago.

05-28-2012, 12:33 PM	#3
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: tires Their all up there Abbie and they have your back to the wall so swallow, save up and do it.

05-28-2012, 12:50 PM	#4
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: tires Hey Abbie.... yer in for the time of your life! I believe the only domestically made tires are by Firestone, maybe a brand from from Chile S.A. and the rest are almost exclusively made in VIET NAM of all places! (Irregardless of the brand name on the sidewall!). Typically, the the VN tires last 2 years or so even with ZERO miles. Poor rubber compounding. The UV sunlite is especially hard on them... they just crack to pieces. I was very fortunate to get a nice set of older tires with a set of wire wheels, and also picked up 4 more oldies from a Model A with tubes. The "A" tires are perfect and probably 20 years old. I think I paid $400 from an ebay guy last winter... PLUS SHIPPING !!! Good hunting! ws http://www.brattons.com/prodtype.asp...ck=yes&PT_ID=2 http://newstalgiawheel.com/classic_t...FalgTAodPnDqZQ http://www.bobsantiqueautoparts.com/...iners.html?p=4 __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

05-28-2012, 01:45 PM	#5
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 937	Re: tires Wow yachtsmanbill, how were you lucky enough to get a set of wire wheels with nearly new tires? Are they on your little yellow car? Man you're either rich or you've got some really great friends! __________________ It's 110 miles to Chicago We've got half a pack of cigarettes It's dark And we're wearing sunglasses Let's go.

05-28-2012, 01:49 PM	#6
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 937	Re: tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What year did they change from 33 1/2" tires to 21" tires? I'm guessing 1923. __________________ It's 110 miles to Chicago We've got half a pack of cigarettes It's dark And we're wearing sunglasses Let's go.

05-28-2012, 04:39 PM	#7
stevests Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longbranch, Washington Posts: 513	Re: tires Optional 21" tires & wheels begain in 1925.

05-30-2012, 07:06 PM	#8
Crankey_t Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sheridan, MI Posts: 9	Re: tires Lester 440/450-21 from Universal Tire. Now $135 but made in USA.