History What Are these Tires??? 1958 Firestone

Hello guys,

My car ran these Firestone tires on the salt back in 1958. I want to put on a set that look the same.... but I don't think they are regular production tires are they?

The logo looks way bigger than anything I've seen.

Anyone have any ideas what they are and how I can find (or recreate) them?

THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP!

Josh

 

You might check with Coker and see what is available. HRP

http://www.cokertire.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=firestone&x=31&y=8

 

HRP,

Thanks for the input! It looks like all their Firestones have much smaller logos... But I'll call to verify.

I'm not sure if these are a now obsolete production (street) tire, or if they were a specific racing tire for racing only (Bonneville/Daytona/Nascar)?

Lastly... I wonder if the name is stenciled on? Like the old drag tires? The numbers and letters just look too big to be production don't they?

 

Here is a larger shot for perspective on the logo size:

 

IMHO I am thinking old Indy/Sprinter style racing tires. "Firestone Deluxe Champion"

 

WOW... Thanks!
I have found a ton of info on the production version in '58, but they all have the small logo. Your photo looks dead-on. I'll take your advice and try some vintage racer sites.

THANK YOU for the help!

If anyone knows anything else please post.... thanks!

 

try a search on Indy 500 winners from the 50's....usually a nice shot of the car and tires.....

 

A couple I found in my pictures.

The black letter looks like the Coker Firestone Dirt Track tire.

 

Those things have to be NOS right?


I know people can shave the sidewalls and polish the sides... then I guess I could paint the logo on.

Is there any other way?

 

PM Josh Shaw. He's the go-to guy on vintage Firestone racing tires.


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Thank you... I sent him a PM. I appreciate all the help guys!