Art & Inspiration Traditional images that need no explanation.

it absolutely seems so! what else is it down there in the holes?

 

Tires weren’t speed rated in the ‘50’s but that lakester at Bonneville had Firestone “half tread” tires that were developed for the high speeds of oval track racing on asphalt. As Bonneville racing evolved so did the tires used there with today’s offerings reaching speeds of 480+ mph.


The second photo shows the reproduction half treads available from Coker tire.

 

The Inglewood Tire Service were well known for getting all or most the used tires Indy tires used or new after the May Classic in the 50’s . Dry Lakes racers knew this was where to get high speed tires in the 50’s for sure.
Later as speed’s really increased Firestone made true “Bonneville” tires, here are 2 new never mounted 300 mph 8:20x15”’s.

 

Been there, done that, got the shirt.