Advice please:space saver spare tire for a Mustang 1973

[eddyw]

Hi everyone,

How can I check if this is the right space saver tire for a 1973 Mustang?

On what marks or data for the rim and tire should I pay attention?

This is the "FOR SALE" advertising picture.

Thanks,

Eddy

 

[bkdunha]

Looks correct

 

[jeff8877]

Eddy,

I also searched the net for info on this but did not come up with much. About the only thing I found was here...

http://www.429mustangcougarinfo.50megs.com/trunk.htm

Some have single valve stem and some double, have read conflicting data on when change occurred. There should be a Ford stamping on them and there is also a date code but unsure how to read. I think you can also tell by paint markings somehow.

 

[johnwanzel]

IIRC, somewhere on the wheel should be date stamped. If you just want it to "look" correct, that would be it. If you're looking for true authenticity, then search for the date code. Tire gets installed with valve stem facing down, so no one will see the valve stem.

 

[jeff8877]

Here is a pic of my spare with date code...

If anyone can translate this into a date would appreciate it.