Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

A friend of mine has some 7.75 x 15 bias ply white walls that came off a '65 Corvette. Trying to determine if these are originals or reproductions. Here are a few photos with a stampings. Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks. Phil Woj

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Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

Phil,
Do they have a DOT molded in, anywhere on the tire? Any evidence a DOT mold mark has been removed?
US Royal was the fore runner of Uniroyal so, that would be correct for 65. If they are repops, they would have a DOT marking.
Mark

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

Mark,

Nothing ground off. No DOT stampings on the tires.

Phil Woj

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

----Nobody makes U.S.Royal repops!!!......Bill S

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Thanks Bill,

I didn't think so.

Any idea if these were standard equipment on Corvettes in the 60's?

Phil Woj.

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

Phil,

Since I am on my office computer I can't see your pics. All I see is squares with red X's. But to answer your question a 65 Corvette's standard equipment tire was a 775X15 blackwall. Whitewalls were an option as well as goldlines. The whitewall was I believe 5/8ths of an inch wide. Even though I can't see the pics it sounds like you have some original tires because as has been said no one is reproing US Royal tires. If they are in good shape they might be worth a few bucks. That tire would be available on 65 to 67 Corvette's.

Dave

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

----Dave,,,5/8ths stripe would have been 66/67. 65s had a stripe like the tire shown which is almost an inch

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Thanks Dave and Bill,

Dave, you should be able to see the photos at home. I'll get a stripe width later today.

Phil Woj.

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Dave,,,5/8ths stripe would have been 66/67. 65s had a stripe like the

tire shown which is almost an inch </div></div>

Bill,

You are absolutely correct. My mistake. I've had a couple of 66's and 67's, so I am more familiar with them. Just bought a 65 a couple of months ago but it has goldlines. I'll take a look at the pics on my home computer this evening. Have a great evening everyone.

Dave

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

----No problem, Dave. We are all here to educate each other. No one on this sight knows everything, but all together,,,,,maybe!!!.......Bill S

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----No problem, Dave. We are all here to educate each other. No one on this sight knows everything, but all together,,,,,maybe!!!.......Bill S </div></div>

Bill,

You are so right. The wealth of information on this site is incredible. Also, very much appreciated.

Thanks Gents.

Phil Woj.

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----No problem, Dave. We are all here to educate each other. No one on this sight knows everything, but all together,,,,,maybe!!!.......Bill S </div></div>

Phil,

As Bill said, the tires look to be 7/8ths wide whitewall. Finally able to see them on my home computer tonight. pisses me off that i can't see these pics on my office computer. How is the tread and side wall? The NCRS folks would be all over these if they are in good shape.

Hey Bill,

I think pretty much is known here. This Place really amazes me as to knowledge that exists. Great place to hang out.

Dave

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

For the '65 only Power Cushion, the white stripe was 31/32&quot;.

It may be an original tire or it could be a period replacement. I was trying to get hold of John Kelsey, but he is at the Branson Auto Auction this weekend.

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

Just measured the whitewalls, width is just under 1&quot;.

Phil Woj

Re: Mid 1960's 15" tire decode, Corvette
 

Sounds like it could really be an original tire. Display use only!!!!