Is my spare tire original with my 1971 car?

Discussion in 'Classic Buicks' started by Johnny Rock, Jul 25, 2017.

  1. Johnny Rock

    Johnny Rock Member

    Hello all. I was suprised to see a double white walled tire in the trunk of my 1971 LeSabre.
    It is an H78-15 Goodrich Silvertown belted tire.
    Did Buick have a standard spare tire that was put in all 1971 LeSabre's?
    I was going to replace the spare, then figured it might add to the uniqueness and originality if I just left it alone.
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  2. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    Looks to be. There is a date code on the blackwall side that will confirm for you. Pretty cool.
     
  3. Johnny Rock

    Johnny Rock Member

    Well, there are alot of what appears to be random numbers & codes on the blackwall side, but nothing that looks like an actual date to me. There is one set of numbers that have a 7&1, '71' with other numbers together, but I'm not sure if that is definitive enough to say it is a 1971?
     
  4. Premier 350

    Premier 350 Chris (aka Webby)

  5. My3Buicks

    My3Buicks Buick Guru

    That is an original - right brand, right dual stripe. That tire was only used on Buick in 70 & 71
     
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  6. Johnny Rock

    Johnny Rock Member

    thank you all for the quick responses. Being that this is an original tire, I think I will keep it right there in the truck where it has been for 47 years. Certainly a great original piece to keep with the very original car! Thanks again. :)
     
  7. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    Always had a soft spot for those double stripped tires too : )

    Collected them out of junk yard car trunks

    Think I still have a full set in the top of the barn:)
     
  8. Johnny Rock

    Johnny Rock Member

    John, that is awesome. Get em out of the top of the barn, and up on the wall...those would look great on the wall of the man cave!
     
  9. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

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    The wall of the man cave doesn't even have enough room to change it's mind! Lol

    Even using the ceiling& forget the shelves too!

    Yep too much is just enuff! Surrounded by cool stuff and I love it:)
     

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  10. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    I only remember seeing those double stripers as aftermarket replacement tires.
     
  11. Johnny Rock

    Johnny Rock Member

    Don't bring me down Stewart..I was basking in the glow of having an original!
     
  12. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    You can continue to bask. My 71 Centurion coupe had an original. I love the look!
     
  13. My3Buicks

    My3Buicks Buick Guru

    Absolutely, they are documented correct for 70 and 71
     
  14. My3Buicks

    My3Buicks Buick Guru

    Here are a couple shots right out of the 71 factory literature
     

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  15. Johnny Rock

    Johnny Rock Member

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  16. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    Wheely cool!
     
  17. Johnny Rock

    Johnny Rock Member

    I put the old original back, and will not replace it. I will leave it be. Thanks for all the responses [​IMG]
     
  18. 71GS455

    71GS455 Best Package Wins!

    If you have a blowout - far away from home and outside of cell service... do you mount it???
     
  19. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    You should put the valve stem in a position easier to reach. You'll be checking that tires' pressure often. Might as well make it easy ;).
     

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