Vintage Beaded edge tires

[Dirkco]

Hello All,

So Now that I have managed to get the 1910 to move under its own power I am now looking to find/buy a set of new 760x90 beaded edge tyres for the car. Does any one have any recomendations for a source? I have of coarse checked Longstones and the other usual places but they all seem to be around 150 to 300 GBP which seems a bit dear. I would even be open to a good used set.

Any ideas would appreciated

Thanks
Dirk in the states

[roverdriver]

By rough calculation, and depending on exactly how the tyre is measured, isnt that 30" x 3" or 30" x 3 1/2"? If so that is Model T Ford size, and should be readily available.

AFAIK Beaded Edge tyres were measured by outside (tread ) diameter. If they are one of the above sizes, then I'd suggest contacting Model T owners to find where they source their tyres. Hope that is some help,

Dane.

[chris dancey]

I met a chap recently who has a 1912 Model T, he would no doubt be pleased to advise. Details : Tony Snow 01273 555440 or mob. 07739 285288 email snowyajs@googlemail.com

[richard moss]

Perhaps those contact details ought to be sent by PM and then removed from the open thread?

[Dirkco]

Hello Dane,

Thanks for the advice recomemnding the model T tires! I went 1 town over today and purchased I mounted it this evening and it fit just fine and was less then half the cost of the metric tires. I will pick up 3 more tomorrow

Thanks for the great advice
Dirk in the states

[roverdriver]

Happy to help, Dirk.

Don't forget that BE Tyres are high pressure. It is partly the pressure that keeps the beads inside the rim. (I believe they are sometimes called 'clincher rims' in the States)

By high pressure, I mean 70 to 80 psi and I mean it!

Don't take my word for it, check with T owners.