NOS tires with dry rot

[TimG]

I would think in a judging situation, it may score better than a correct reproduction tire if the judges are feeling good.
I've seen cases where a tire like that really should receive a small deduction, but the owner went through the trouble of finding and paying for originals and they are rewarded.
If I were the judge, I'd be generous with an original like that because I like seeing them on a car.

P.S. But I wouldn't drive 100 yards on one like that, I found out the hard way when I tore up an original that looked great.