<VV> Factory Tire Question

[Darrin Hartzler]

A friend of mine, Mike Puglisi, just revived the engine of his 1961 a
few weeks ago and he is working to get the 6,000 mile car back on the
road.  He has a dilemma with the tires.  He has four original factory
tires on the almost new-looking rims.  He knows he will not drive on
these, but he is wondering how important is for him to save the original
tires. 
 
He plans on weekend driving the car - a bare bones model that his
grandmother bought new in 1961.  She was annoyed that she had to pay for
the gas heater that came in the car.  She would have preferred heater
delete according to Mike.  Very nice original car.
 
Does it make sense for him to get a used set of rims for the new tires
he will buy so as to not disturb the factory tires.  I guess he could
use them in shows, etc.  The guys around here say just dump them.  Any
thoughts?
 
Darrin Hartzler
66 yellow