Binnie77

Just curious as to the survival rate of original spares. There are quite a few low mileage Vettes out there so I expect there should be quite a number of original tires around.

jvm

My 79 has it's orginial spare doesn't look like it's been on the ground. Car odometer has 33k on it. interior looks about that milage. Has orginal paint in excellent shape. Jim

Paul L

I have mine. Never has been out of the carrier.

Alwyn678

I have not checked but it looks original..I will check it out tonight!!

ED DINAPOLI

I have the original spare .I had the original tires from my 72 untill 6 months ago. Sold them to a fellow NCRS guy.
Ed

bence13_33

I have the original spare tire, it has been mounted though :rolleyes: .

Sleestak

My car's high mileage and I still have what I'm sure is the original spare. Old Firestone radial that looks like it was never put on the car. It'll still even hold air...for like a day or two:lol: . This thread reminds me I have to get something in that carrier that'll be useful in case I get a flat. :)

jerryp58

I have mine (currently sitting in the garage). It's tough to tell, but it looks like it's seen a few miles. I guess I'll look closer at the lug holes, maybe that'll give a clue.

Chris Fowler

At least I'm not the only one with no idea. I can't get mine off. :D

Dalannex

I almost fall into 2 categories with my 81. It has the original spare, obviously never been mounted. But, when I went to begin my frame off and remove it, the lock, and bolt and the whole works was rusted together, and had to take some torch heat to get it off. Oh well, it comes off now, so I know I have a spare if I need one. :yesnod:

MikeC

Original but I don't think I'd ever use it!

Its sitting in my mom's garage, collecting dust along with other original parts(not many)

SteveG75

Have the original Firestone radial spare. Had to use once. Off the car now since the 255/60R15's won't fit in the carrier even when flat.

Fix-a-flat + cell phone + roadside assistance = peace of mind.

AD2VET

Mine's original and was used once.

Barry's70LT1

Mine is one of the original tires. It has been used.
I dumped the originals not long after buying the car. Kept one as a spare.
It's a Goodyear Speedway F-70-15, 2-ply Nylon. (No belts), (no radial)

The handling/traction, well, need I say more.

Barry

Scott78

I have the original spare for my '78. It looks like it's never been mounted, considering I had to cut the lock off the tire carrier I'm not surprised. Still holds air but I don't think I'd trust it.
Scott

TNT

My 70 conv has the origional spare tire. Goodyear raised white letter! Thad :D

Jim Shea

The spare is original as well as four original Goodyear Steelgards on the car during the summer. I have another set of rims, tires, trim rings and caps. That is what the car gets stored with.

Brutus

I'm not sure if mine is the origianl, but it sure is ancient.
It's a Goodyear (Custom) Steelgard GR 70-15. It will definitely never go on my car.
One thing I was wondering tho is how many out there actually run without the spare tyre in place at all?

Nomad78SA

I have the original spare on my 78 vette. Funny thing is that it is yellow, the rim that is.
Neil in Tenn

Pedro'74

"I have one, it looks right, it's a little worn but still legal" :lol:

Hehehe... mine was holding air pressure, and I was thinking, "itzalright, should be good enough to take me to the nearest garage, if I ever need it"....



Here's what happened spontaneously to the tire, while sitting in the garage:





Damn Firestone! :D

-Pedro



[Modified by Pedro'74, 9:34 PM 11/26/2001]