6.70 x 15 Goodrich Slivertown DOT vs Non-DOT

[Tracy C.]

I need some adult supervision in my quest for a Non DOT tire for my spare. I understand that the repops will not fit in the tire tub. Call me a Candy Azz if you like, but I do prefer the 1" whitewall.

Besides the lack of the DOT number, what other visual characteristics are judged to determine the original tire? The JG mentions a "Load range B" rating. I assume this phrase doesn't appear on originals.

I'm told the repops can be "doctored" to appear as originals. I just don't want to get hosed paying a premium for something like that.

Appreciate the help as always..
tc

[Mike M.]

Re: 6.70 x 15 Goodrich Slivertown DOT vs Non-DOT

i know a doc that can doctor the DOT away. mikie

[Gary C.]

Re: 6.70 x 15 Goodrich Slivertown DOT vs Non-DOT

but Mike, how do you get rid of the moulded in numbers? Gary....

[Joseph T.]

Re: 6.70 x 15 Goodrich Slivertown DOT vs Non-DOT

I am told that non dot tires can be purchased from Coker..with a signed agreement for show use only or something to that effect. A friend recently bought a set of non dot red lines with that agreement.

[Mike M.]

Re: 6.70 x 15 Goodrich Slivertown DOT vs Non-DOT

email on its way. mike

[Tracy C.]

Re: 6.70 x 15 Goodrich Slivertown DOT vs Non-DOT

Aren't the moulded numbers a serial number that appear in even in Non DOT tires?

[Gary C.]

Re: 6.70 x 15 Goodrich Slivertown DOT vs Non-DOT

Tracy, as far as I can recall they didn't on C1's. Gary....

[Mike M.]

Re: 6.70 x 15 Goodrich Slivertown DOT vs Non-DOT

the serial # of the tire was used on pre-DOT tires. that's how the mfgr handled warranty issues.mike