Factory WC tires
Printed From: Unofficial Allis
Category: Allis Chalmers
Forum Name: Farm Equipment
Forum Description: everything about Allis-Chalmers farm equipment
URL: https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48540
Printed Date: 27 Aug 2025 at 8:49am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 11.10 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Factory WC tires
Posted By: kschab92
Subject: Factory WC tires
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 7:44pm
|
Does anyone know what Allis used for their factory tires? I have a set on my WC I think may be origional tires after it was converted to rubber. Just curious as to what brand Allis was using if any specific brand. The only thing I see on mine is "Sure Grip." |
Replies:
Posted By: Rfdeere
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 8:02pm
|
Marion Klutzke has a 1934 WC with original rear tires. They are Firestones. ------------- Randy Freshour,Member Indiana AC Partners, http://www.rumelyallis.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.rumelyallis.com |
Posted By: ICTRCTR
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 8:35pm
sure grip is a GOODYEAR trade name.
|
Posted By: Dave in il
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 8:44pm
|
I thought they used Firestones ------------- AGCO My Allis Gleaner Company |
Posted By: TedBuiskerN.IL.
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 8:47pm
|
They used Firestones, and a kind of diamond tread Good Year. ------------- Most problems can be solved with the proper application of high explosives. |
Posted By: kschab92
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 8:58pm
|
I am just happy they are good enough I don't need to replace them! I got the rims and tires separated and the calcium out of them today and they get paint tomorrow. |
Posted By: Bolivar Boy
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 8:59pm
| as i recall it was Firestone tires on our 40 wc with the slogan "Gum Dipped" tagged onto the rear tires...... |
Posted By: HagerAC
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 9:22pm
 Here is our 1934 WC with a pair of 1935 firestones.------------- 30+ A-Cs ranging from a 1928 20-35, to a 1984 8070FWA, Gleaner R52 |
Posted By: allischalmerguy
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 10:21pm
|
HagerAC, How do those tires look so good!!? They don't make tires like they used too!!!! Mike ------------- It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa, |
Posted By: HagerAC
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2012 at 11:34pm
|
Dad bought our 35 WC back in the early 70's in immaculate original condition. These tires were on it, fronts were also original and motor had never been touched and paint was perfect. He made that tractor into puller and now regrets doing it to that tractor. Needless to say these tires came off and were put in the shed and we put them on this tractor when restored in 2009. They rims even had shiny original black paint on them before I put a fresh coat of black on them. That 35 WC did not have many hours on it, and that is why these tires are in the condition they are. However they did see the pulling track a few times back in the 70's and its amazing they look like they do. ------------- 30+ A-Cs ranging from a 1928 20-35, to a 1984 8070FWA, Gleaner R52 |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2012 at 11:46pm
|
I cannot remember back to the early 30's but the tires I remember coming as original equipment were Firestone, Good Year, and Goodrich. We never knew what we were getting till it was received. I don't believe the dealer had the option of what tires were on the new tractors with the exception of turf or agriculture. Later the industrial tires became available. The Firestone tires were the closed center tires. Frankly till Firestone adopted the open center tire we did not like them. Did not seem to pull well in hard ground. The Good Year hat the open center tire with equal treads. Goodrich had the open center but with two alternating long and short lugs. Hope that is some help. Good Luck! Bill Long |
Posted By: kschab92
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2012 at 9:02am
| Thanks for all the info. Very interesting and nice to know. |