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Greg-N-CA

03-30-2004 12:31:57




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What make of tires came on a 1940 B and/or BN? I have a set of Goodyear rear tires and am ordering front tires to match. Should I even worry about this and just put the Goodyear tires on? What is everyone's take on using OEM rubber on a restoration? Thanks, Greg




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Clint

03-30-2004 18:39:27




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 Re: Talkin Tires in reply to Greg-N-CA, 03-30-2004 12:31:57  
Everyone always seems compelled to inform you that "It is your tractor. Do whatever makes you happy." I'm sure that must have occurred to you within the first 60 seconds of considering new tire purchases and I doubt you need to be told that endlessly. I can fully appreciate your desire to at least try and obtain whatever the tractor would have come with new. Try R.E. Miller. He has what you are looking for and his prices are as reasonable as you will find. In some cases I believe the tires he deals are made in Brazil from the original tire molds that were used long ago and sold off. I believe the difference in tread pattern angle is one of 30 degrees vs 45 degrees. I believe the 30 degree angle being the old style. I don't have my catalog in front of me since I am at work. Give him a call. He will be more than willing to help you out.

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NDS

03-31-2004 05:22:13




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 Re: Re: Talkin Tires in reply to Clint, 03-30-2004 18:39:27  
You have good point but what would look more original a Goodyear, Firestone etc. tire with 45 degree tread or some Brazilian made tire with 30 degree tread? I vote for USA.



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Clint

03-31-2004 05:40:23




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 Re: Re: Re: Talkin Tires in reply to NDS, 03-31-2004 05:22:13  
If it is originality you seek, than from memory I believe what you want is the 30 degree tread pattern. The tires that I purchased made in Brazil ARE Firestones made from the original tire molds formerly used here in the USA many years ago.



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CNKS

03-30-2004 18:17:51




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 Re: Talkin Tires in reply to Greg-N-CA, 03-30-2004 12:31:57  
I don't worry about it. There were several "original" patterns depending on who made the tire. But, if you want original looking tires, the new rear tires have a different tread angle than the original ones -- don't remember the number of degrees. Also the front tires had a different sidewall design. Copies of the original tires are available from Miller Tires.



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NDS

03-30-2004 16:37:00




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 Re: Talkin Tires in reply to Greg-N-CA, 03-30-2004 12:31:57  
I have nothing to back up my opinion but would think that more than one brand of tire was used as original equipment. The size desinations have changed since 1940 so I doubt if you can get tire with original size markings. Just my 2 cents.



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49 Cubber!

03-30-2004 14:46:20




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 Re: Talkin Tires in reply to Greg-N-CA, 03-30-2004 12:31:57  
Maybe someone will correct me if I wrong,but I dont think the original type rear tires are available anymore,so what difference does it make.Are you restoring for YOU or the know-it-alls at the show? Ireally do hope the originals are available somewhere as I am considering buying a BN.



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rustyfarmall

03-30-2004 14:18:27




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 Re: Talkin Tires in reply to Greg-N-CA, 03-30-2004 12:31:57  
It all depends on just how authentic you want to be. The people who restore antique automobiles strive to have tires as close to original as possible, so I suppose the same rules would apply to old tractors as well. Most people with tractors try to at least have tires with the original tread pattern, and then there are those who are happy to just have good quality tires, even if the tread is of a modern type. It's your tractor, you are the one who needs to be happy.

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