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Peter, Memphis TN
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Tire Cover

Post by Peter, Memphis TN » Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:33 am

You often see cars, like Jeeps, with the spare tire mounted on the tailgate and covered by a "slip cover" with writing on it, usually the name of the dealership where the vehicle was bought.

I'd like to do a similar thing with my Model T.

Can anyone tell me where I could find a tire cover for a 30 x 3 1/2 tire? One made of a material I can decorate?

Thanks.

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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:25 pm

I see Eckler's has 450 X 21 "no Logo" one's but I don't see any 30 X 3 1/2 any where. You might call one of the T part's dealers to see if they have any suggestions. I made some using an original for a pattern. There are several styles.
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There are so many charming old logos and new ideas. It would be fun if someone finds some.
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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Sarikatime » Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:26 pm

The T parts suppliers have them, like Lang’s, Chaffins and so forth, just open the catalogs.

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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Mark Gregush » Thu Jun 17, 2021 5:27 pm

Read his post and look at YOUR catalog. He is looking for the full cover not just the wheel/tire cover like for example; Jeeps have, Not this type; https://www.modeltford.com/pl.aspx?t=s& ... ver&page=1
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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Hudson29 » Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:54 pm

Rich Eagle wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:25 pm
I see Eckler's has 450 X 21 "no Logo" one's but I don't see any 30 X 3 1/2 any where. You might call one of the T part's dealers to see if they have any suggestions. I made some using an original for a pattern. There are several styles.
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There are so many charming old logos and new ideas. It would be fun if someone finds some.
Rich
I have in mind doing something just like this. My tire cover has a top half that would be great for graphics. How did you paint yours? Was it traced out with pencil then freehand painted? What paint will work without chipping off as the cover flexes in the howling 35 mph breeze?



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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Allan » Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:21 pm

My 1927 US Tudor came to me with a tyre cover. I took it off and fitted it to the 30" pare on my earlier roadster. It fits just as well. When all is considered, there is very little difference in diameter between 30 x 3.5' tyres and 4.40 x 21", so there is probably no need for two different size covers.

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Re: Tire Cover

Post by John Heaman » Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:25 pm

I found this picture on a Swedish website of a 1910 Model T. Now the spare looks like an inflated inner tube. Thoughts?
What I really like is the centre carrier. To me it's a wonderful looking accessory.

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Another centre carrier I came across on the World Wide Interweb.

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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Allan » Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:18 am

John, that spare is most likely an unworn treadless tyre as available in the early days. They do look most odd. The insert is most likely a container for a collection of spares/tools/whatever.

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Re: Tire Cover

Post by John Heaman » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:44 am

You are so right! That's exactly what it is...thanks Allan.
I really think the container is not only useful for extra storage but great looking.

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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Janet_Block » Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:16 am

The round item inside the inner tube is a piece of luggage.

I have one but not in such nice condition as the one you posted a picture of.

The diameter of the round luggage is approx 22" with a depth of approx. 6.5".

The straps are leather but I am u sure about material of the luggage itself. It seems like it has base structure that was coated with mesh with some type of a solidifying blacksubstance. It was suggested that I try saddle soap on it which helped a little bit but I would like to restore this item. If anyone has any suggestions, please advise.
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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Mark Osterman » Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:56 am

I sewed my cover from black cotton twill and then gave it a few coats of black paint.
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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Erik Johnson » Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:10 pm

Janet:

Use mild soap and water to clean the exterior of the trunk. Dish soap or Murphy's Oil Soap will suffice.

After it is thoroughly dry, apply some black Kiwi paste shoe polish and then buff with a horsehair shoe brush.

My dad had one of those spare tire trunks about 50 years ago - it was in excellent condition. He sold it to another antique collector who lives in the neighborhood and I'll bet it is still sitting in his garage.


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Re: Tire Cover

Post by Janet_Block » Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:08 pm

Erik

Thank you for the suggestion. I will try that.

Janet

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