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Title: 1965 Dearborn correct name brand red line tire
Post by: kapas1 on April 17, 2025, 06:51:46 PM

I have searched the site for this information, if it exists out there please send me a link.  I want to know the correct manufacturer of the red line tires optioned on a Dearborn 1965 mid may 65 scheduled build date mustang.  I know US General invented the red line however its not clear if they were the only supplier at that time frame.  The Good Years from Coker are back ordered.  I don't want a point deduction on a concourse build.  I thought I read someplace (cant remember where) Good Years would have been correct.  Lots of smart people out there, cant wait to hear the facts!  Thanks in advance

Title: Re: 1965 Dearborn correct name brand red line tire
Post by: carlite65 on April 17, 2025, 07:23:10 PM

i believe the name was U.S. Royal. somewhere in this blog the tires were discussed.    https://65kresto.blogspot.com/

Title: Re: 1965 Dearborn correct name brand red line tire
Post by: jwc66k on April 17, 2025, 09:10:46 PM

Quote from: kapas1 on April 17, 2025, 06:51:46 PM

I have searched the site for this information, if it exists out there please send me a link.  I want to know the correct manufacturer of the red line tires optioned on a Dearborn 1965 mid may 65 scheduled build date mustang.  I know US General invented the red line however its not clear if they were the only supplier at that time frame.  The Good Years from Coker are back ordered.  I don't want a point deduction on a concourse build.  I thought I read someplace (cant remember where) Good Years would have been correct.  Lots of smart people out there, cant wait to hear the facts!  Thanks in advance

The only current source I know of is Coker Tires - https://cokertire.com/
Jim

Title: Re: 1965 Dearborn correct name brand red line tire
Post by: CharlesTurner on April 17, 2025, 09:18:50 PM

Quote from: carlite65 on April 17, 2025, 07:23:10 PM

i believe the name was U.S. Royal. somewhere in this blog the tires were discussed.   

+1, the OEM brand for 65-66 redline tires was U.S. Royal.

Title: Re: 1965 Dearborn correct name brand red line tire
Post by: kapas1 on April 18, 2025, 01:07:25 PM

Thank you Charles!

Title: Re: 1965 Dearborn correct name brand red line tire
Post by: carlite65 on April 18, 2025, 03:13:02 PM

Quote from: jwc66k on April 17, 2025, 09:10:46 PM

The only current source I know of is Coker Tires - https://cokertire.com/
Jim

and the coker ones do not exactly match the originals.

Title: Re: 1965 Dearborn correct name brand red line tire
Post by: jwc66k on April 18, 2025, 04:01:53 PM

Quote from: carlite65 on April 18, 2025, 03:13:02 PM

and the coker ones do not exactly match the originals.

Do you know of another source? Coker does use US Royal molds. The main difference seems to be in the use of the "scalloped edge" in the later versions.
Jim