non-DOT tire worth keeping?

[Jim P.]

I recently purchased a correct 64 steel wheel (for my 64 coupe) with a non-DOT BFG Silvertown tire still mounted. The tire is in good cosmetic shape but the tread is a little worn. It is obvious that it has some miles on it. As far as judging is concerned, would the tire be of any point value to display as the spare or would I be better off getting 5 reproduction tires for judging? I realize the tire is not safe for actual use. Thanks. Jim

[Gary C.]

Re: non-DOT tire worth keeping?

Judges always prefer original to reproductions. If it would me, I would keep it as a spare for Judging if it's the correct tire. Gary....

[Tracy C.]

Re: non-DOT tire worth keeping?

Jim,

I'd show the original tire and eat any minor condition points. It's fun to see the real thing especially when it's a perisable item like a tire.

Don't see many and others can enjoy it too. Just have a back-up availible if you drive to the meet.

tc

[Mike M.]

Re: non-DOT tire worth keeping?

i echo gary and tc's thoughts. mike

[Jim P.]

Re: non-DOT tire worth keeping?

Thanks for the advice guys. I guess it's a keeper. As an added bonus I'll save the price of a 5th repro tire.

[Alan Drake]

Re: non-DOT tire worth keeping?

At the National only lost 4 points on tires since my spare is a non-DOT, everyone likes to see the real thing. Recieved notes and smiley faces.
(Other 4 were repro)

[Rick A.]

Re: non-DOT tire worth keeping?

Alan,

why did you lose 4 points!? should have been only 3, as that is standard deduction for current day DOT-marked OEM bias-ply tires like we would buy from someone like Coker

[Alan Drake]

Never asked, assumed 1/tire *NM*

[Mike M.]

Re: Never asked, assumed 1/tire

Maybe they took a condition point for something. Should be 3 points for DOT tires.

[Dennis C.]

Likely 1 point condition on spare... *NM*

[Mike M.]

Re: Likely 1 point condition on spare...

Spare is judged separately on a different line.