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I am looking to buy an old Dunlop Model T tire. I have one of the cast iron holders and looking for a tire to go into it. see picture

Steven, I just cut one into 6 pieces to go in the rubbish bin! It was about 75% tread, but had a badly cut bead.

They turn up every now and then in Australia. Dunlop stopped making T clincher tyres in the 1960's. 21" straight sided ones ran longer. It would be costly to ship one to you!!!!!

Allan from down under.

We have one available for $50 plus shipping
Langs 1-800-872-7871

Does that fit a Model T rim?

Steven, the rule is take the width x 2 from the diameter to find the rim size. So 2 x 4.5 width = 9. Subtract from diameter of 34 = 23, which is model T size.

Hope this helps.
Allan from down under.

On second look, while the 23" is correct for a model T, that tyre is straight sided, nor a clincher tyre. You would need a split rim to mount the tyre.

If it is just for dislay, it could be mounted on a Chev split rim.

Allan from down under.

Thanks Allan,
For the information, now I learned my one thing for the day.
No just want the tire and no rim for display. To bad it is for a Chevy.

That tire would look excellent in that holder. What do you want for the holder?

That tire would look excellent in that holder. What do you want for the holder?

Steven, the formula is correct. My maths is out though. 34-9=25. That tyre was likely for a larger car than a T. Still a nice display item though.

Allan from down under.