9.00-13 Tyres

rob love · #1 27-07-08, 00:10

Any further word on this project? I have a friend with a museum who wants 25 of the tires as long as the pattern is chevron. That should help a long way towards the goal of 100.

Jim Price · #2 27-07-08, 01:31

Rob:
Nothing at the moment. However, with your friend putting in for 25, I'll certainly give Wallace a call on Monday. By the way, I'll need a name and location of your friend before I do.

Regards,
Jim

rob love · #3 27-07-08, 04:48

Jim

I'll shoot you a PM with his particulars.

Jim Price · #4 28-07-08, 18:35

Rob and all:

I spoke with Wallace Wade this morning and the status is that same as I reported two months ago: Specialty Tire is interested and will make a run sometime in the future. Wallace advised that apparently Specialty is doing considerable business with their other lines and these 9.00 x 13's are not a priority item. From what he said it's anybody's guess as to when they'd make a run of them. Wallace did say he'd give them an update with the revised count, 54 tires so far, and will advise me if there's any possibility of a firm production date.

Sorry that my report can't be any more positive!

Regards,
Jim

PS If there's anyone out there who hasn't posted a desire to purchase some of these tires, please do so. The more potential orders we can get the better the chance Specialty may make a run.

Tony Smith · #5 28-07-08, 18:51

I suppose Dunlop USA is long out of the business?

Jim Price · #6 28-07-08, 22:32

Tony:
I checked the Dunlop site on the 'net and both sent them an email and called the vintage tire number listed in the site. The number reaches Universal Tire and the person answering the phone advised that they did not have any tires that are 9.00 x 13.

I've checked Dunlop-related sites in the past and had no success; if my latest email is answered I'll post the response.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Regards,
Jim

john hoffman · #7 16-08-08, 00:34

Interesting .... I am in for 5. That'll bring your numbers up a wee bit more.

Gambrills MD isn't far from Indiana PA.

Thanks, Jim, for posting the topic and making the calls. I'm interested to hear more about the final say on the tread pattern & certification. I am heading outside right now to bury a jar full of disposable income in the backyard for this glorious day.

Cheers, Johnnie.