1958 Corvette Blackwall Tires??

[Marc W.]

I asked this question a couple days ago, but only received one response. So I will try again. Was it possible to get blackwall tires on a 1958 without getting the wide wheel or big brake option? This question came up during regional judging in Joplin. I will await responses.

[Stan G.]

Re: 1958 Corvette Blackwall Tires??

In Noland Adams 53-62 restoration guide book on page 206 shows a 58 publicity photo with a white 58 with standard blackwall tires and full wheelcovers . Also in the back of the 58-60 section listing options and the percentage of cars with different options it lists rpo 290 whitewall tires as
being used on 81.3 % of the 58's and only 4.4 % getting rpo 276 wide wheels , so that would mean that 14.3 % got blackwall tires with standard wheels if my math is correct . Hope that helps you .

Stan

[Mike E.]

Re: 1958 Corvette Blackwall Tires??

I think you got only one response because we all agreed with that response!

[Marc W.]

Re: 1958 Corvette Blackwall Tires??

Then how do I convince the judges at NCRS events that my 6.70/15 US Royal Safety S non DOT tires are original to my car and should not get a deduction for originality?

[Kenneth B.]

Re: 1958 Corvette Blackwall Tires??

Then how do I convince the judges at NCRS events that my 6.70/15 US Royal Safety S non DOT tires are original to my car and should not get a deduction for originality?

I would say print out this post & then have someone hold your watch & beat the crap out of the judge like RC did to Bush in NASCAR. Don't screw with a 60 year old man.LOL
KEN