Removing DOT Tire DOT Markings

[Jeff A.]

Re: Removing DOT Tire DOT Markings

uh, oh... starting to sound like the Corvette Forum

[Patrick T.]

Re: Removing DOT Tire DOT Markings

I thought I had read on this board that non-DOT reproduction tires were available by Coker or someone but only if specifically requested. Or am I mistaken on this? It certainly would not be the first time . . .

Yep, so did I and last week I called up their Tech Support and requested one Firestone Super Sport bias ply tire. I told him I wanted one without the DOT marking on it.

He told me have they DID do that for about a year, with a a big sticker on the tire which says...this tire is for display purposes only and should not be drive on the road.

However, he then told me that the Feds busted them about nine months ago, they didn't care about the warning sticker. They said people will drive them on the road anyway. PT

[Joel F.]

Re: Removing DOT Tire DOT Markings

Well it was nice of the feds to look out for us hobbyists like that wasn't it?

What is the big deal? It is just a little rubber stamp that idiots like us will try to remove anyway . . .

[Steve D.]

Re: Removing DOT Tire DOT Markings

I agree with some of the other members, the 3 points are not worth it. Safety should be the more prevalent issue.
Steve

[John W.]

Re: Removing DOT Tire DOT Markings

Are you not trying to fool the Judges? What would be your definition of fraud then? If you are the restorer, are you not going to be the seller down the road? Or are you saying if you get paid to do it by the owner then you are clear of any wrong doing?
I personally don't see any difference, but hey that's just me!
Terry

Terry,

Donald was asking a very typical question that might apply to any reproduction part or even how to best restore an original part. Trying to restore our cars to what they were when they left the GM Plant and finished dealer preparation is what the NCRS judging standards are based on. Nothing nefarious in that.