FLYER15015 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) Does anyone have information on the Martin Custom Tire Company, of N.Y. ?The reason I ask is that I have 4 brand new looking Martin tires on my 1940 buick LTD (series 90L), and as MY research indicates, this company filed chapter 11 in May of 1938. Now that is tough to explain, as according to the numbers guys, my car was built during the second week of September 1939 (which also explains the '39 looking door handles and trunk hinges, and body tag # 15).So my question is, did the Martin company really go broke 16 months before my car was fitted with these tires ? And, can they really be the origional set ?I show 4685 miles on the clock and the tires look like brand new. Can this really be true ? Since the previous owner has passed away, I am left with a mystery............Mike in colorado:confused::confused::confused: Edited April 25, 2012 by FLYER15015 spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I think Chapter 11 does not necesarily mean the company stops operating, but hat they make arrangmments to pay their creditors only part of what they were owned and may well stay in business, till thinks get worse.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 They were made in the late 50's and 60's. I have a set on my Pierce. They are ok for static display, but should be changed if you plan to drive. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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