Tires

Post Reply
Late '31
Posts: 93
Joined: Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:43 pm

Tires

Post by Late '31 »

When Ford introduced the Model A in 1927, they made an effort to improve upon the Model T platform, which was to make for a better driving, better performing machine. They were popular, and Ford sold millions of Model A's. The styling wasn’t as rudimentary as the earlier Fords, but it was simple enough to stand the test of time, so the Model A has proven to be a favorite among automotive enthusiasts of all ages.

Before putting new tires on old rims make sure that the rims are not bent or warped. Some tire and wheel shops can straighten modern wheels, so you might check with one in your area. A few Model A Chapters have their own spoke wheel straighteners and provide this service to others.

An article in; "How to Straighten Model A Wheels" can be found in "How to Restore Your Model A".

To install a new set of tires use either corn starch or talc to the inner tubes. The choice is really yours and all are correct ... The powder if used is placed in the "tire" just a couple of shakes...it makes the inside of the tire slick and reduces friction and rubbing of the tire and tube.

There is a proper orientation of the tire to the valve stem hole in the rim. On new tires there is often a red or yellow dot painted on the sidewall of the tire near the bead. This should be placed at the valve stem when mounting the tire. If you have both red and yellow dots, red rules. Put it at the valve stem. It is the light spot on the tire, so matching it up to the heavier valve stem will offset it to balance the tire.

Tighten all wheel lug nuts. (64 ft. lbs torque)

Alignment, valve to hubcap (forming a T)

Judging Test for – Wheels, Tires and Valve Stems

Early style 21” wheels used with the single brake system had a _____________” deep hub flange; later style wheels had a ____________” deep hub flange.

Throughout production, Kelsey Hayes wheels had ___________ different spoke spacingʼs and Ford wheels had ____________.

Wheels were dipped and runs and puddles are acceptable only on original unrestored vehicles.
(True or False)

Prior to June _____________, all wheels were dipped in ________________ ________________ ________________. (Paint)

Colored wheels were first dipped in _______________ _______________, then sprayed with a final ________________ coat.

Except for Taxis and Station Wagons, standard tire sizes for 1928, 1929, and
1930-31 passenger vehicles were: ______________________, ____________________, and__________________, respectively.

The background colors for the 1930 - 31 Goodyear tire logo, was_________________, _________________ and _____________________over a stippled background.

Tire tread and sidewall patterns were unchanged throughout production for Goodyear tires. (True or False)

From _________________ through ________________ (Months) 1928 a short style acorn lug nut was used; thereafter an acorn lug nut _____________” to _____________” (inches) in length was used.

“Made in USA” appeared on hubcaps produced through ____________________ ________________. (Month, Year)



Winter Tire Pressures

If you drive your Model A in the winter, remember to check the tire pressure when the mercury drops.
Cold temperatures make the air pressure in the tires go down.
Low tire pressure makes steering harder, and lowers your gas mileage.
You may notice a little bit of a vibration, due to a flat spot on the tires, when you first start driving.
These should go away as the tires roll and the rubber warms up.
Post Reply