Firestone 709065 7.50-17 Balloon Bias Ply Tire, Blackwall

The Firestone Balloon 7.50-17 is a bias ply tire in blackwall. It requires a tube and is rated for up to 1,870 lbs. Mounted on a 17 in wheel (4.00 in rim width), it measures about 32.80 in tall and 8.25 in wide. Listed applications include 1935-1938 Lincoln Model K, 1934-1935 Cadillac 370 D and 1934-1935 Cadillac 452 D, plus 16 more.

Firestone Balloon tires were original equipment of many iconic automobiles from the late twenties and early thirties. These tires have incredible period-correct detail in blackwall style. Firestone Balloon tires feature authentic Firestone lettering embossed in the black sidewalls and original tread pattern designs. They're made in original molds to maintain authenticity. Firestone Bias Ply Balloon tire in blackwall are DOT and ECE (European Community) approved where applicable. Firestone offers the world's best selling line of vintage bias ply tires, and Firestone Deluxe Champion quality and reliability is legendary.

Features:

• Firestone Balloons capture authentic late-1920s style with their original tread design and embossed sidewall lettering. A natural fit for prewar classics seeking period-correct blackwall detail with timeless presence.
• Designed for use on 1920-30’s luxury sedans and roadsters. The classic tread pattern add elegant styling and comfort to cars such as Rolls Royce, Duesenberg, Cord and more. Available in black sidewall and wide whitewall.
• Bias ply tires feature ply cords that run at a 45 degree angle to the bead, and overlap in a crisscross pattern, depending on how many ply layers are used.
• This creates a strong tire, but bias ply tires have a tendency to follow breaks or ruts in the pavement.
• Bias ply tires are the most authentic choice for classic car restorations and traditional hot rod builds.
• Coker Tire offers a huge variety of bias ply tires for many applications.

Specifications:

• Size: 7.50-17
• Construction: Bias Ply
• Sidewall: Blackwall
• Overall Diameter: 32.80 in
• Section Width: 8.25 in
• Tread Width: 6.32 in
• Wheel Diameter: 17 in
• Rim Width Range: 4.00 in
• Max Load: 1,870 lbs
• Tube: Tube type

Dimensions are approximate and vary with rim width and inflation pressure.

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Firestone Balloon tires are designed for use on 1920’s and 1930’s luxury sedans and roadsters. The classic tread pattern add elegant styling and comfort to cars such as Rolls Royce, Duesenberg, Cord and more. Firestone Balloon tires are available in black sidewall and wide whitewall.