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Also, the tire mounted to the wheel in question looks like an original Toronado tire. From what I understand, they were Uniroyal produced, and marked TFD, but I've never seen one in person.
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Those toronado and eldorado wheels with the angled brass valve stems are a reverse-drop-center.
That means if you or a tire shop are going to dismount the tire, it MUST be done from the back side of the wheel, not the front.
Using an old-fashioned Coates or similar tire machine (I know, who still has one of those?) will likely scrape and gouge the face of the wheel when it's upside down on the tire changer, damaging the chrome finish (if it's chromed).
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Yes, I agree, this is a disc brake wheel. I'm unable to post a screen capture now, but the details of this are shown in the 67 Toronado assembly manual.
Also, the tire mounted to the wheel in question looks like an original Toronado tire. From what I understand, they were Uniroyal produced, and marked TFD, but I've never seen one in person.
Extra info:
Those toronado and eldorado wheels with the angled brass valve stems are a reverse-drop-center.
That means if you or a tire shop are going to dismount the tire, it MUST be done from the back side of the wheel, not the front.
Using an old-fashioned Coates or similar tire machine (I know, who still has one of those?) will likely scrape and gouge the face of the wheel when it's upside down on the tire changer, damaging the chrome finish (if it's chromed).
Also, the tire mounted to the wheel in question looks like an original Toronado tire. From what I understand, they were Uniroyal produced, and marked TFD, but I've never seen one in person.
Extra info:
Those toronado and eldorado wheels with the angled brass valve stems are a reverse-drop-center.
That means if you or a tire shop are going to dismount the tire, it MUST be done from the back side of the wheel, not the front.
Using an old-fashioned Coates or similar tire machine (I know, who still has one of those?) will likely scrape and gouge the face of the wheel when it's upside down on the tire changer, damaging the chrome finish (if it's chromed).
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Is the wheel in front a drum brake Toronado rim? If so, they seem nearly identical.
If you could find a trim ring and center cap for the disc brake wheel it'd look great in the trunk of your Oldsmobile. Just be aware that you'd have to have a backup plan in the event of a flat.
If you could find a trim ring and center cap for the disc brake wheel it'd look great in the trunk of your Oldsmobile. Just be aware that you'd have to have a backup plan in the event of a flat.
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At the 11 0'clock position of the tire, I was able to magnify the image and see a small rectangle with the word UNIROYAL inside. Yes, that's a true original Toronado tire with the real skinny 1/4 inch whitewall. From an originality point of view, highly desirable, but way, way past its lifetime.
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Yes, I agree, this is a disc brake wheel. I'm unable to post a screen capture now, but the details of this are shown in the 67 Toronado assembly manual.
Also, the tire mounted to the wheel in question looks like an original Toronado tire. From what I understand, they were Uniroyal produced, and marked TFD, but I've never seen one in person.
Extra info:
Those toronado and eldorado wheels with the angled brass valve stems are a reverse-drop-center.
That means if you or a tire shop are going to dismount the tire, it MUST be done from the back side of the wheel, not the front.
Using an old-fashioned Coates or similar tire machine (I know, who still has one of those?) will likely scrape and gouge the face of the wheel when it's upside down on the tire changer, damaging the chrome finish (if it's chromed).
Also, the tire mounted to the wheel in question looks like an original Toronado tire. From what I understand, they were Uniroyal produced, and marked TFD, but I've never seen one in person.
Extra info:
Those toronado and eldorado wheels with the angled brass valve stems are a reverse-drop-center.
That means if you or a tire shop are going to dismount the tire, it MUST be done from the back side of the wheel, not the front.
Using an old-fashioned Coates or similar tire machine (I know, who still has one of those?) will likely scrape and gouge the face of the wheel when it's upside down on the tire changer, damaging the chrome finish (if it's chromed).
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I looked closer, yes indeed it says us royal laredo tfd on it. Ill hafta bring it in out of the weather. Maybe for a spare display tire
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