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Offline Matt1968

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Which tire would have been on my 68 from the factory?
« on: May 30, 2015, 09:08:57 PM »
I don't have a Marti (not sure if it even tells you?),  but what tire most likely would have been on my car:  68, made in Nov 67, Gt 390 fastback, auto, 3.25 open, made in Detroit.

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Offline 67gta289

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Re: Which tire would have been on my 68 from the factory?
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2015, 10:30:35 PM »
The Marti report, even the basic version, will tell.   The GT option narrows the alternatives, but I don't think we can seal the deal without the report.
John
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Offline Scott Fuller

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Re: Which tire would have been on my 68 from the factory?
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2015, 12:50:05 AM »
Guessing Firestone wide oval F70-14 w/white stripe.

Scott
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Offline gtamustang

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Re: Which tire would have been on my 68 from the factory?
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2015, 06:29:31 PM »
Also, could have been a no size radial. Most people do not realize that radials were a factory option starting mid-year 67. I got Marti reports on two 67 K code convertibles that I wanted to do a Thoroughbred on. Both had the radial tires on the Marti report. Needless to say I didn't buy either car as the radial tires from 67 just do  not exist!

For MCA Concours judging standards, the three accepted options are F70 X 14 Wide-Oval (WSW), FR70 X 14 Wide-Oval Radial (WSW) and
185-R14 Radial (WSW).
 
I  would stick with what 67gt289 said, get the Marti report to determine which tire came with you car.

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Pete Morgan

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Re: Which tire would have been on my 68 from the factory?
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2015, 07:11:17 PM »
I thought only F70-14 came on GTs?

Scott
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Offline mhubert89

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Re: Which tire would have been on my 68 from the factory?
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2015, 09:45:56 PM »
I thought only F70-14 came on GTs?

Scott

i have a 68 fastback C code and on marty i have F70X14 wide oval tire !
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