Can anybody identify this aircraft tyre?

[Paul B]

I have this tyre now for over 40 years.
Always thought it was from a Horsa Glider, however i'm not sure.
Does anybody recognize it?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[Airframes]

Not sure what it's off, but the style of the wheel is different to that on the Horsa, and looks more modern.

 

[MiTasol]

I agree with Airframes - the wheel definitely looks well post war.

The AM crows foot and 27A3698 both indicate British Air Ministry. Have a look around the tyre for a "stamped" in production date like modern tyres have. I do not know when the production date was added, that could have been at any time.

 

[chuter]

Goodyear military tread during WW2 was typically diamond pattern. This looks like post war rib.

 

[MiTasol]

Just looked at it on a full size screen - GA 12'65 is the factory and date code so made in Dec 65

 

[Night Fighter Nut]

I don't know but GA struck me as general aviation.