The Avon Tourist Crossply 5.50-16 80L is a bias ply tire in blackwall. It requires a tube, carries a 80L load/speed rating and is rated for up to 992 lbs. Mounted on a 16 in wheel, it measures about 27.20 in tall and 5.91 in wide. Listed applications include 1956-1963 Sunbeam Rapier, 1955-1961 Standard Vanguard and 1949-1953 Bristol 402, plus 15 more.
550-16 80L Tourist Crossply Blackwall Tire:
Avon Tourist bias ply tires features a classic tread pattern and a smooth black sidewall, for use on many vintage sports cars and other classics. This 550-16 bias ply tire is a tube type design.
HM Tourist:
The combination of casing design and tread compound gives excellent grip and performance on early model vehicles with less sophisticated suspension systems.
Avon Tires for Classic Sports Cars:
Tires designed and made for historical and classic racing. Using the same construction method with period materials to complement the characteristics of classic and historic performance cars to give a racing standard found when originally new.
Specifications:
- Size: 5.50-16 80L
- Construction: Bias Ply
- Sidewall: Blackwall
- Overall Diameter: 27.20 in
- Section Width: 5.91 in
- Wheel Diameter: 16 in
- Load/Speed Index: 80L
- Max Load: 992 lbs
- Tube: Tube type
Dimensions are approximate and vary with rim width and inflation pressure.
Vehicle Fitment Notes:
- Standard: 1951-1953 Alfa Romeo 1900; 1951 Jensen Interceptor; 1953-1955 Sunbeam Alpine; 1953 Triumph Renown; 1961-1962 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide
- Hampshire: 1949 Austin A70
- Atlantic: 1949 Austin A90
- III Estate: 1956-1961 Standard Vanguard
- (all models): 1956-1963 Sunbeam Rapier
