1967 US Royal vs UNIROYAL Tires

[Jimmy G.]

Anyone know what month the conversion took place from US Royal to Uniroyal WW tires in the 1967 model year??

[Michael J.]

Re: 1967 US Royal vs UNIROYAL Tires

Jimmy, I'm not sure about the tires switchover date, but the trademark unification of Uniroyal to use that name was filed 2-23-1967. So I am assuming it was after that.

[Ara G.]

Re: 1967 US Royal vs UNIROYAL Tires

The latest 1967 production Corvette we/I have seen that had it's purported original spare (US Royal was a mid November 1966 build. I have the VIN at home. I have read that the changeover was January of 67, but will have to find the article. Hope you're well Jimmy.....ARA. I have more info at home.....shoot me an email if i can be of any more help.....nyrfan@bellsouth.net