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Up for sale/sale is a highly collectible, authentic wartime-era Pennsylvania Vacuum Cup passenger car tire, size 5.25/5.50-18.
This is an incredibly rare survivor from the World War II era, featuring the iconic non-skid "suction cup" tread pattern. Most civilian tires from this timeframe were driven down to the cords due to rubber rationing, making this minimally worn piece an exceptional find for serious collectors of automobilia or pre-war vehicle preservationists.
Historical Stamping & Specifications:
- Dimensions: 5.25/5.50-18 (Fits 18-inch wheels standard on mid-1930s to early-1940s Ford, Chevrolet, Plymouth, and Dodge vehicles).
- Production Ledger Code: OTH-104430 (Authentic original factory sequence stamp).
- PAT. NO. 2,218,781 (Issued October 1940)
- PAT. NO. 2,230,072 (Issued January 1941)
Condition:
Barely used with excellent tread depth remaining. The famous circular vacuum suction blocks are distinct, raised, and sharp. The sidewall markings are crisp and perfectly legible. As a classic tire over 80 years old, it has natural aging/patina and is sold strictly as a historical display piece, garage art, or for non-driving concours side/rear spare mounting. Do not inflate for modern road use.
