The Firestone Classic Bias Ply 5.50-18 is a bias ply tire with a 3-1/4in double whitewall sidewall. It requires a tube and is rated for up to 1,125 lbs. Mounted on an 18 in wheel (3.25 in rim width), it measures about 29.13 in tall and 5.94 in wide. Listed applications include 1934-1936 Bugatti Type 57, 1927-1928 Elcar Model 6-70 and 1930-1931 Graham Standard, plus 28 more.
Exceptional car restorations demand authenticity and attention to detail. Many of the most incredible automobiles ever built featured the unique option of double whitewall tires, with a whitewall sidewall on both the inside and outside of the tire. Firestone double whitewall tires are made in original molds to maintain authenticity and feature genuine whitewall construction throughout the tire carcass. Firestone offers the world's best selling line of vintage bias ply tires. Authentic Firestone lettering embossed in the whitewalls where applicable, and these tires are DOT and ECE (European Community) approved where applicable. Coker Tire Company of the world's leading supplier of classic car tires and wheels and trusted by automobile restorers everywhere. Exact tread pattern may vary slightly on some sizes. These tires are grouped together because they have double whitewall sidewall design (inside and outside sidewall are genuine whitewall construction). Please consult the product images and part numbers in the specifications for more detailed descriptions of speak to a Tire Expert for assistance with your fitment.
Features:
- Firestone Double Whitewall tires deliver authentic vintage style with genuine whitewalls on both sides. Built in original molds with embossed lettering, they’re DOT/ECE approved and trusted for classic restorations.
- One of the most popular authentic tire options for antique and classic cars, as well as hot rods and customs. You’ll find the Deluxe Champion and other models in this iconic product line.
- 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: 5.50-18
- Construction: Bias Ply
- Sidewall: 3-1/4in Double Whitewall
- Overall Diameter: 29.13 in
- Section Width: 5.94 in
- Tread Width: 4.30 in
- Wheel Diameter: 18 in
- Rim Width Range: 3.25 in
- Max Load: 1,125 lbs
- Tread Depth: 12/32 in
- Tube: Tube type
Dimensions are approximate and vary with rim width and inflation pressure.
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Firestone Classic Bias Ply tires feature dozens of sizes and styles, making it one of the most popular authentic tire options for antique and classic cars, as well as hot rods and customs. You’ll find the Deluxe Champion and other models in this iconic product line.
