What to do with a spare set of original tires?

[Special K]

I have a period correct set of Goodyears that was purchased in 2008 by the original owner of my GT. Two of them are date coded 17/05, another 39/04 and one 02/06. They still have the original barcoding on them. Since I have no plans on using them, what to do with them? Would they be worth something (maybe one day) for a concours restoration or wrapper car? I don't consider myself a hoarder, but find it difficult to dispose of them considering how much emphasis GT owners put on original content for their cars. Please opine.


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[jaxgt]

I tossed mine long ago.

 

[partssmann]

I couldn't give mine away so recycled at local tire store.

 

[fjpikul]

Buy a top and make them into a table.

 

[vyprgt2]

Buy a top and make them into a table.[/QUOTE


This.


and then in 40 years sell for big bucks!

 

[twobjshelbys]

I couldn't give mine away so recycled at local tire store.

Yep. If you can find someone that will take them for free and not charge you a disposal fee you are ahead of the game.

Think about it: If someone in 40 years has a original car with original tires it might matter. But if someone in 40 years tries to take a car with 20000 miles and put original tires back it on it, it is, well, a car with miles and non-original tires.

Get rid of them for the least a mount of money possible.

 

[RickH]

Told my dealership to pitch them when they installed new tires.

 

[Special K]

Buy a top and make them into a table.

They do make a great conversation piece in regards to their size. I also realize that very few would hang on to them when there is no functional value or nostalgic value, yet. I got rid of a '69 Porsche 911T for $1500.00 in 1999... I mean, who would want a slow old Porsche from the 60's....


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[Tomcat]

Think about it: If someone in 40 years has a original car with original tires it might matter. But if someone in 40 years tries to take a car with 20000 miles and put original tires back it on it, it is, well, a car with miles and non-original tires.

I agree. I (originally) wished I had a set of Goodyear Arrivas for my Pantera...but I realize that my car is not low miles and not stock enough to be in a museum so "original tires" are not going to transform it back. That being said...I do still have a set of "original" Goodyears for the GT (and two sets of Michelins) in the garage.

 

[Kingman]

Tire Rack storage rack - https://www.tirerack.com/accessorie...88969&ef_id=WRjUFwAAAGfIX_Y6:20170519141338:s

Pull them down if/when you sell ride (Tomcat alludes to this notion).

 

[MTV8]

You could make four tire swings.

 

[shelbyelite]

I would take them if you were going to get rid of them...

 

[roketman]

The tires are junk and not safe to use.
Would you drink milk that's has gone past it self life?

 

[RickH]

The tires are junk and not safe to use.
Would you drink milk that's has gone past it self life?

I drink milk past it's posted date. If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room.

 

[Special K]

Thanks guys, I appreciate all of the suggestions. Dr Frank, I think I may just make two end tables with glass tops for my man cave. This keeps them safe and sound in a climate controlled environment. Shelby, you will be first to know if I decide to get rid of them.


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[junior]

Laminate the glass top of your end table (clear car window film will do), if the glass breaks for whatever reason, cleaning the mess is a breeze, ask me how I know.