Tires for schwinn 1951 panther?

[Schwinnbikedude]

Thank you

 

[Schwinnbikedude]

there are so many different tires it is very difficult figuring out what is original to my bike. it is a real challenge

 

[SJ_BIKER]

I have bought Panthers in original condition with chain thread tires. If you want to ride a lot then if I were you I'd seek John and get yourself a whitewall set of his chain thread tires...they look sharp and you'll not regret wearing out originals...

 

[Schwinnbikedude]

Thank you! what's his profile so I can PM him

 

[schwinnderella]

I believe they would have been Goodyear Airwheel or Royal Master. I believe someone posted an article indicating that Typhoon Cords were not available during this time. I could be wrong though. V/r Shawn

Likely that was me. The deluxe Schwinns I had during that time frame which I thought had original tires had W/W U S Royal Masters.
These articles are from The Schwinn Reporter, First shown March, 1951 Second May,1952.

 

[Schwinnbikedude]

Wow thank you! Very interesting and useful now I know my tires where never white wall because of the time period my bike was manufactured 5-1-1951. Thank you!

 

[Schwinnbikedude]

Now just have to find the kind of tires used. Thank you to everyone that helped the information really helped.

 

[Schwinnbikedude]

I am now sure my back tire is original but just want to know now did schwinn used uniroyal chain tread tires?

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Affirmative in the bad chrome years. Fabers cyclery schooled me on this a long time ago I just couldn't remember what years. It had to do with worker safety....a lot of people were getting hurt ...burned skin for example.

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Here is a link. The ad is for clay tires which you don't want. Ask John about the white wall U.S. royal chain tires. You will have the choice of white wall and off white for the aged classics.good luck

Clay U.S. Royal Chain tread tires, Pair, New | Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera

$70.00 Clay U.S. Royal Chain tread tires, Pair, New, Prewar Postwar balloon style white wall tires 26X2.125 Shipped. Order 2 pair and price is $65.00 a pair shipped Free pair of tubes will go with the tires while supply lasts. This is for a pair of brand new tires and tubes. Brand new modern...

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