Product Summary

  • 5.50-16 80L bias ply tire with blackwall sidewall, tube type
  • 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
  • The combination of casing design and tread compound gives excellent grip and performance on early model vehicles with less sophisticated suspension systems
  • Service description 80L; max load 992 lbs
  • Approx. 27.205 in overall diameter, 5.906 in section width
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #64301
PositionFront or Rear
Tire TypePassenger Car
Tire ConstructionBias Ply
Tire SidewallBlackwall
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Avon 64301 Details

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

Avon 64301 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #64301
BrandAvon
PositionFront or Rear
Tire TypePassenger Car
Tire ConstructionBias Ply
Tire SidewallBlackwall
Wheel Diameter16 Inch
Tire Size5.50-16 80L
Tire Diameter27.20"
Load Capacity992 lbs.
GENERAL
NotesStandard; Hampshire; Atlantic; III Estate; (all models)
Tire(s) Mounted & BalancedNo
Tire Diameter Range27.00 - 27.99"
Section Width5.91"
Tubeless TireNo
LI & SI80L
Tube RequiredYes
Speed RatingL

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