9.00-13 Tyres

[Jim Price]

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]

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.

[Jim Price]

John:
Have noted your interest in 5 of the 9x13 tires. It seems that Specialty Tire, where the mold(s) are located, are currently overwhelmed with orders from the US military. Soooo, it may be awhile before anything transpires.

Regards,
Jim

[David DeWeese]

I will also definitely be in for five of the 9.00 x 13" tires for my C8.
Thanks, David

[Jim Price]

David:
Have noted your interest in a set of 5 of the 9.00 x 13" tires.

Regards,
Jim

PS Good luck on the resto of your C8! I'm having quite a time with my F8!

[Jim Price]

I received the following email from Wallace Wade today:

The minium quantity to produce is 100 to 150. Thanks for your help on this 900-13 to get them produced. Will keep your information. The factory is having the molds checked.

Thanks,
Wallace

----- Original Message -----
From: Jpriceaz
To: wallacewade
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:15 PM
Subject: 9.00 x 13 Tires for the Canadian Military Pattern Trucks

Mr. Wade:

I have now received commitments for 64 of the above tires. Is there any positive news regarding a production of them occurring anytime soon that I might pass on to those who have committed? Please advise.

Best regards,
Jim Price
Chandler, AZ

Sorry that the news on these is not much better than what I'd posted earlier!

Regards,
Jim

[Jim Price]

Having despaired that Wallace Wade would ever come through with some 9.00 by 13 tires, I gave up my search for them temporarily. However, while at a parade nearby late last year I met up with Rod Shaver (He has a Carrier.) who lives in my community. He mentioned that he was having a container filled with parts by MV Spares. I immediately jumped at the chance to ask him if I could add some tires to it and he agreed. Thanks to Tony Smith I had a contact up in Moree who sells MRF tires. To make a long story short, the five tires arrived this past Thursday! Now all I need is a spare rim!