Product Summary

Universal Fit, Front/Rear Position, 3.75" Tread Width

  • Bias-Look Radial Design: The Excelsior Roadster Radial combines the vintage look of a bias ply tire with the comfort, performance, and durability of modern radial construction.
  • Classic Fitments: Available in five sizes (450/475R16, 600R16, 650R16, 700R16, 750R16) to fit 1930s-1950s American cars, trucks, and select European sports cars.
  • Authentic Vintage Details: Features a narrow tread, tall sidewall, piecrust shoulder, and vintage-style lettering for a true 1930-40s aesthetic—offered in both blackwall and wide whitewall options.
  • Performance & Construction: Built with modern materials and a traditional zigzag tread for smooth ride quality, water evacuation, and long tread life; requires tubes for vintage wheel compatibility.
  • Blackwall & Quality Assurance: Classic blackwall styling with XL load rating and GNRS emblem; constructed in new molds using modern tooling and materials—Coker Tire recommends its own care products for best results.
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #518101
PositionFront/Rear
Tire TypePassenger Car
Tire ConstructionRadial
Tire SidewallBlackwall
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Coker Tire 518101 Details

Capture the authentic look of pre-war motoring with the Excelsior Roadster 450/475R16 blackwall bias-look radial tire from Coker Tire. Designed to replicate the tall, narrow profile of original bias ply tires, this modern radial delivers the best of both worlds—period-correct styling with improved ride quality, handling, and durability. Featuring a classic zigzag tread, pie crust shoulder, and vintage-style sidewall lettering, this tire is perfect for 1930s–1940s American cars, European sports cars, and traditional hot rods. Built using modern materials and construction methods, it offers longer tread life and a smoother ride than original bias ply tires. Ideal for restorations or drivers, this tire requires a tube for proper use on vintage-style wheels and is engineered to meet the expectations of serious collectors and enthusiasts alike.

  • Bias-look radial design combines vintage styling with modern performance
  • Authentic blackwall with pie crust shoulder and zigzag tread pattern
  • Fits 450/475R16 applications for 1930s–1940s cars and hot rods
  • Modern construction improves ride comfort, traction, and tread life
  • Requires inner tube for proper fitment on period-correct wheels

Coker Tire 518101 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #518101
BrandCoker Tire
PositionFront/Rear
Tire TypePassenger Car
Tire ConstructionRadial
Tire SidewallBlackwall
Wheel Diameter16 Inch
Tire Size450/475R16
Tire Diameter25.75 Inch
Rim Width Range3.00-3.50 Inch
Load Capacity739 lbs.
DOT-ApprovedYes
DirectionalYes
GENERAL
Sold in QuantityEach
GTIN Code842199107500
Tire(s) Mounted & BalancedNo
Section Width5.51 Inch
Tread Width3.75"
Tubeless TireYes
Weight19.02 lbs.
Tread Depth12/32 Inch
Tube RequiredNo

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