1958 tires for NCRS judging

[Ken B.]

I need to get new tires before my car is judged in the spring. Any thoughts on UniRoyal vs Firestone, Bridgestone....width of the white wall , best place to buy ?? Appreciate it. Ken

[Tom D.]

Re: 1958 tires for NCRS judging

Ken: Make sure the brand you buy was actually available on the Corvette in 1958!

Send me your email address for more on judging 1960 tires. midvette@mac.com

[Michael H.]

Re: 1958 tires for NCRS judging

Check out Kelsey Tires for Goodyears.

[Ken B.]

Re: 1958 tires for NCRS judging

Thanks Michael..will do. Ken

[Richard G.]

Re: 1958 tires for NCRS judging

I just ordered a set of 670/15 Goodyears for my 1963 from Rusty Small.
His number is 816-654-3400.
Saved $10 off the price of each tire compared to Kelsey internet site and received free shipping that wasn't offered on the Corporate Site.
The shipping alone saved me over $100.oo.
The tires were manufactured in Pennsylvania!
Might give Rusty a try.

[Ken B.]

Re: 1958 tires for NCRS judging

Thanks Richard I'll do that.I'm just waiting for the 8th edition of the judging manual and in there it will specify exactly what's acceptable wrt judging. the last ed. I have calls for Uniroyal, BBF Goodrich silverwood or Firestone . They don't mention Goodyear but everyone here says Goodyear is acceptable . Thanks again Ken

[Don H.]

Re: 1958 tires for NCRS judging

Ken, The 5th Edition (newest - just out) of the JRM lists: Firestone "Deluxe Champion", B.F. Goodrich "Silvertown", U.S. Royal "Safety-8", & Firestone 500 as acceptable. Don H.

[Tom D.]

Re: 1958 tires for NCRS judging

Don & Ken: i was just gong to type something like Don entered above. My source is page 43 of the old manual (4th ed.) which has a yellow cover.

There are some "tire style names" that differ, but Goodyear is not mentioned for '58-'60. (I know a guy who bought Goodyears and lost points because of the brand name).

For what it is worth, the Firestone 500 is a new addition in the new manual.

[Ken B.]

Re: 1958 tires for NCRS judging

Perfect, I think I'm getting it down to decision time..Thanks Ken

[Ken B.]

Re: 1958 tires for NCRS judging

Does anyone out there ALSO know (haha ) what valve stems and caps I need for my 1958 Corvette for NCRS judging purposes?? I know the caps are metal but style? nickel? and the stems ? Thanks again guys , you all are a big help ! ... Ken. PS got the tires figured out and the source.