1972 tire question
I have a 1972 convertible and the order copy (tank sticker) shows raised white letter tires, option code 2VPU9AA. Is there any way to know if these were Goodyear or Firestone tires? The tire in the spare tub is NOT an original tire so that is of no help with this question. The NCRS manual also shows Uniroyal tires being used on some '72's but very few so I will ignore them. The manual does not provide any guidance as to which brand tires may have been used, leaving me to believe they were both used throughout the production cycle. The car is a late build car from July 3rd, 1972 if that helps any.
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Re: 1972 tire question
Could have been either Goodyear or Firestone Where did the car sell new from ? Zone & Dealer on tank sticker -
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Zone 43, dealer 212. I recently bought the car from a friend who has owned it for 43 years. He bought it from the original owner in 1980 in Rochester, NY so the dealer may be from that area. I have not tried to chase down the dealer information yet.Comment
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Zone 43 is in the state of Maine or New Hampshire & maybe VermontLast edited by Ralph S.; August 9, 2023, 05:43 AM.Comment
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Thank you for that information. Now to find dealer 212, if it still exists.Comment
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Paul-------
The Goodyear reproductions are closer to the configuration of the original Goodyear tires than are the Firestone reproductions to the original Firestone tires. So, if I were you, I would assume that your car was originally supplied with Goodyear tires.
In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Thank you for that guidance. I will keep that in mind when I do get to tire shopping.Comment
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