Humber FV1611(A)

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Originally Posted by FV1611A

I do not know the age of the tyres, but guess that the coating of tyrewall paint has preserved them further. The old tyre paint is now starting to flake, but as long as those sidewalls stay intact I will be happy as all 4 edges are Dunlop Trach Edge and Original fitment..........GOD Only knows if they are Original, Original........But after 1959 thats a big Guess

Wayne have you got close ups of the other tyres?

Original Mk 1 tyres were marked "RF HS" (although the Army got it wrong & said it was HS RF)

I think yours is marked "L" which is acceptable on a Mk 2 which may mean it is a later tyre. The other tyre type which I think must be a later type & was extensively used on Mk 2 was marked "RF EXTRA REINFORCED". Tyre types should not be mixed on the same axle. If there are REINFORCED tyres they should be fitted to the rear axle.

BTW on a Mk 1 your fronts should be 25psi & rear 40psi. Kicking the tyres is no guide to pressure. I have driven on 0psi, although the steering was a bit peculiar