Re: I need to put a set of tires on my '35, 1201 Eight
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2015/11/2 10:23:20
Just a bit more info on the OEM tires, 33-36.
Both the 7:00 x 17 (Eight and Super Eight) and 7:50 x 17 (Twelve) were originally 6-ply construction, today the reproduction tires are generally 4-ply with a 6-ply rating. Packard's original suppliers between 33-36 were Goodyear, Goodrich, Firestone, and U.S. Whitewalls were no extra cost on Super Eight and Twelve, $3.00 per tire extra on the Eight.
Here' some photos of factory deliveries or new purchases with whitewalls so you can judge the width of same. Note the nickel-plated valve stem cover on the 34 Twelve, last year for that feature.
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Both the 7:00 x 17 (Eight and Super Eight) and 7:50 x 17 (Twelve) were originally 6-ply construction, today the reproduction tires are generally 4-ply with a 6-ply rating. Packard's original suppliers between 33-36 were Goodyear, Goodrich, Firestone, and U.S. Whitewalls were no extra cost on Super Eight and Twelve, $3.00 per tire extra on the Eight.
Here' some photos of factory deliveries or new purchases with whitewalls so you can judge the width of same. Note the nickel-plated valve stem cover on the 34 Twelve, last year for that feature.
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