Can anyone date these Hutchinson Tubular Tires?

[dadoflam]

Hi
I'm looking for a pair of Hutchinson tubular racing tires for a 1999 period correct project - the team I am replicating was sponsored by Hutchinson. Not the most common tires to try and pick up that is for sure!

Came across these - they are the 700x19 gumwall version of the carbon comp. Does anyone have any knowledge of these and what era they may come from?.

They look pretty contemporary but the narrow width and slightly older Hutchinson branding have got me hopeful
Any suggestions gratefully received

 

[mdvineng]

There's a guy in Spain selling ex Festina 650c versions, so that could give you an idea on period.

 

[dadoflam]

Retro Guru - thankyou. This guy is from Spain and has about 40 of these to sell also - coincidence?. Do you have a link to the site where the 650c's are for sale?
Festina was in the right era 1989-2001 so that is a good thing for me.

 

[mdvineng]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/332066056850

I have been using Hutchies since the early 90's on and off road, love em.

 

[dadoflam]

Re:

Turns out our Spanish friend also has a good stock of Hutchinson Team Comp 700x19C tubulars - same issue as used by Festina in late 1990's - exactly what I needed - thanks for the heads up

 

[mdvineng]

just a few then

 

[hamster]

I bought a set of Carbon Comp clinchers with exactly the same logos in 2001, so they look contemporary.