<VV> Original tire brand

[UltraMonzaWest at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/8/2005 8:26:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
Doug.Barneck at tigta.treas.gov writes:

> 
> If I remember correctly, the LM Corvair came originally with 8.00X13 bias 
> ply
> tires with a 1/2" whitewall.  Am I correct on the original whitewall width
> or was is 5/8"?  Also, what was the original Brand of the bias ply tire?  I
> am looking specifically at the early 1966 model year.
> 
> Thanks
> Doug Barneck
> 
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700x13
Most likely Firestone  or Uniroyal  in the 60's   AFAIR

Matt Nall / Patiomatt / WCUH / Chairman V V
69 Monza Cpe., 66 Monza vert, 65 Crown v8 Cpe.
Somewhere between Reno, NV and Coos Bay, Or.