1962 B-81

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I'm trying to restore this old Mack. It was purchased new by Perini Corp in 1962. I need a set of tires. It's got 1100X24's now and I'd like to to get a set of 1100 or 1200's to replace them. Any advice? Thanks

[Rob]

I'm trying to restore this old Mack. It was purchased new by Perini Corp in 1962. I need a set of tires. It's got 1100X24's now and I'd like to to get a set of 1100 or 1200's to replace them. Any advice? Thanks

Both of those sizes can still be acquired in radial ply construction around here as they are available. They will however, be expensive and if needing 10, you may need financing.

Rob

[vanscottbuilders]

You might try Desser Tire or contact Matt Pfahl for info on the

correct tire type for the heavy duty B models.

I'd like to know more about that truck as you make progress.

Perini did a large highway project here in Rochester, NY a

few years ago.

Good Luck.

Paul Van Scott

[maxidyne237]

11.00 24 is only available new in radials. I have not found any bias ply tires available new in this size, and all new bias ply tires are all imports from india and china with few exceptions. The only companies making 11.00 24's are goodyear, bridgestone, and sumitomo. They only make an all position tread so its well suited for drives and steer. There are more choices in the 12.00 24 as most major tire makers still make them so you can take your pic, but be prepared because they are almost $100 more than 11.00's. I have seen bias ply import 12.00 24's and they were $300 ea w/o tube and flap. I bought new goodyear 11.00r24 w tube and flap for $416 and new 12.00 r24 are just over $500. You can also think recaps but 11.0024 and 12.00 24 casings are always at a premium and hard to come by so if you dont have your own casings your looking at $300 plus.

no one said this was a cheap hobby, if you love the truck enough youll save your pennies and not think that the cost of 10 new pieces of rubber cost more than a decent used car! anyway this is what I did. Ten new Goodyears (I know Im insane)

[Rob]

11.00 24 is only available new in radials. I have not found any bias ply tires available new in this size, and all new bias ply tires are all imports from india and china with few exceptions. The only companies making 11.00 24's are goodyear, bridgestone, and sumitomo. They only make an all position tread so its well suited for drives and steer. There are more choices in the 12.00 24 as most major tire makers still make them so you can take your pic, but be prepared because they are almost $100 more than 11.00's. I have seen bias ply import 12.00 24's and they were $300 ea w/o tube and flap. I bought new goodyear 11.00r24 w tube and flap for $416 and new 12.00 r24 are just over $500. You can also think recaps but 11.0024 and 12.00 24 casings are always at a premium and hard to come by so if you dont have your own casings your looking at $300 plus.

no one said this was a cheap hobby, if you love the truck enough youll save your pennies and not think that the cost of 10 new pieces of rubber cost more than a decent used car! anyway this is what I did. Ten new Goodyears (I know Im insane)

I would not say "insane" at all. In fact, it is exactly what I would, and plan to do. You are correct that this is not a "cheap" hobby, but good results cost good money without exception. How good would one feel if they went with some of those inferior quality import namebrand tires, to have one fail, and destroy something much more expensive than the additional expenses of good quality tires!

You only need to purchase once. My advice is to "bite the bullet" and be happy over the long haul.

Rob