Automobile Tire & Wheel, 1904-1910
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Artifact Overview
In the automobile's earliest years, solid rubber tires offered an alternative to pneumatic tires. Solid tires were long lasting and impervious to cuts and blowouts. But they were also heavy and gave an uncomfortable ride. Air-filled tires proved more popular for automotive use.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tire
Date Made
1904-1910
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
On Loan - Petersen Automotive Museum (Los Angeles, CA)
Object ID
2011.0.23.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 in
Inscriptions
Stamped into sides of tire: 198541 / 11E / MFG. BY THE SWINEHART CLINCHER TIRE & RUBBER CO. AKRON, OHIO PAT'D
Stamped into hubcap: FORD / MADE IN USA
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