What does KOT on a Tire Mean?

[Bob B.]

Hi all,

I am going through my tire collection that, by volume, is bigger than my other collections!

I found two matched tires off of a regular car that have KOT written in chalk on the tread and the facing sidewall. They look like something I'd have no hesitation in using, so this may mean King of Tires.

Any other ideas as to what KOT means?

Thanks,

Bob

[Jim L.]

Re: What does KOT on a Tire Mean?

I have no serious idea what that means. However, my first thought was "Keep On Truckin'".

Sorry I couldn't help.

Jim

[Terry D.]

Re: What does KOT on a Tire Mean?

What kind of tire? Size? Did you write it on there?

[Jack H.]

Re: What does KOT on a Tire Mean?

Knock Off Tires? Were they on a C2 at some point that had knock-off wheels?

[Jack M.]

Re: What does KOT on a Tire Mean?

I've seen some references to 'King of Traction' (though it was for a bike tire).