
The following is a summary of changes made to the Tires used on Model T Fords. The data on this page was compiled by the Model T Ford Club International Inc. No pictures are available at this time, but we hope to be able to add these in the future.
The standard Model T Tire size was 30" X 3 for front tires, and 30" X 3 1/2" for rears. Demountable Wheels, which were offered as an option starting in 1919, were 30" X 3 1/2" for all four wheels. In 1925, 21" demountable Balloon tires/wheels were offered as an option and in 1926, 21" wire wheels were introduced (as an option) which used the same tires. In 1927, 21" tires and wheels were used on all cars.
Demountable wheels carried all Black tires, with treads front and rear for all years.
Inner Tubes from 1909 through 1916 had brass stems, brass rim washers and brass dust covers. From 1917 through 1927 stems where brass with nickel plated rim washers and nickel plated dust covers.
See the Restoration Index Wheel Page for related information on wheels.
(This page is not complete and will be expanded when more data is available).
| Date | Factory Number | Change | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-16 | n/a | Off White, No Tread; 30" X 3" Front, 30" X 3 1/2" Rear | n/a |
| 1917-18 | n/a | Off White; Tread on Rears Only | n/a | 1919-20 | n/a | All Black; Tread on Rears Only | n/a |
| 1920-25 | n/a | All Black | n/a |
| 1926-27 | n/a | All Black | n/a |
| 1927 | n/a | 21" Balloon Tires Standard (Black) | n/a |