'69 raised white letter tires

[Marc R.]

My tank sticker says my November 1969 SB car came with raised white letter tires. I'm told this was a late option, and that few cars had these tires. What was the manufacturer, and who makes a correct repo?

[Joe L.]

Re: '69 raised white letter tires

Marc----

Goddyear was one of, if not the only, supplier of the raised white letter tires. These were of the "Speedway Wide Tread" model, which model was used for all 1968-72 Corvettes. The reproduction "Speedway Wide Tread", including the RWL version, is the most authentic tire available today for 1968-72 Corvettes. It is available from Kelsey Tire of Camdenton, MO (www.kelseytire.com)

[Marc R.]

As always--Thanks Joe *NM*

[Ralph S.]

Re: '69 raised white letter tires

My 1969 vin 38161 built Dec 10, 1969 had Firestone white lettered tires, Still has orig. spare

[Marc R.]

Re: '69 raised white letter tires

What type of Firestone tire is it?