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Old 04-11-2013, 02:45 PM
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Thanks Bill,

I didn't think so.

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

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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.

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Old 04-11-2013, 05:25 PM
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----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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<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.

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Old 04-11-2013, 11:38 PM
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----No problem, Dave. We are all here to educate each other. No one on this sight knows everything, but all together,,,,,maybe!!!.......Bill S
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Old 04-12-2013, 03:01 AM
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<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>

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<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.

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Default 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.
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