Firestone Oldfield Tire, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
Barney Oldfield partnered with Firestone in 1919 to produce a line of tires under his name. The famous racing driver claimed to have put all his years of experience into the design of his "Oldfield" brand tires. They received another important endorsement when driver Gaston Chevrolet used Oldfield tires in his victory at the 1920 Indianapolis 500.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tire
Date Made
circa 1920
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.0.23.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Rubber (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 in
Inscriptions
Side: OLDFIELD / F / 30 X 3 / 5 / Made in U.S.A. / BD - 5961
Sticker on wheel: PENNZOIL CASE
On hubcap: Ford / MADE IN USA
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