Topic: 1965 Dearborn correct name brand red line tire

[kapas1]

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

[carlite65]

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

[jwc66k]

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

[CharlesTurner]

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.

[kapas1]

Thank you Charles!

[carlite65]

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

and the coker ones do not exactly match the originals.

[jwc66k]

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