red line tires

[Nova Research Project]

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Just my tenth of a cent....

In the late 60’s and early 70’s the wheels and tires were indexed at the factory. I am not researching other time frame, so for all I know this is the way it is today too.

Wheels had an identifiable mark on them. Usually a small raised spot near the edge of the rim on the outward side. I think many people with aluminum rims thought these were flaws.

The tires were balanced and also marked on the stripe or outward side. Usually there was a mark on the tire that may have paint or wax marked over it.

I am not sure if the mark of the wheel was the light or heavy side. The tire was marked the opposite.

During assembly the wheel and tire were indexed to each other by aligning these marks. After assembly the tires were balanced and another wax mark was used to indicate where to put the weight. It also probably indicated what weight to use.

Does anyone have original spares? Can you take pictures of the whole tire from each side and close ups of the marks and email the pictures to me?

Thanks,
Greg Roberts