Firestone 72572 6.50-19 Balloon Bias Ply Tire, 3-1/2in Whitewall

The Firestone Balloon 6.50-19 is a bias ply tire with a 3-1/2in whitewall sidewall. It requires a tube and is rated for up to 1,430 lbs. Mounted on a 19 in wheel (3.25 - 3.50 in rim width), it measures about 33.00 in tall and 6.25 in wide. Listed applications include 1930-1931 Buick Series 60, 1932-1933 Franklin Airman and 1930-1931 Hupmobile Model H, plus 30 more.

Some consider Firestone Bias Ply Balloon tire in whitewall to be the ultimate icon of the roaring twenties. The fabulous style of those automobiles was punctuated with the elaborate tread pattern and booming wide whitewalls of the Firestone Balloon. Balloon Firestone Whitewall tires were original equipment of many legendary automobiles from the late twenties and early thirties, an era when automotive design and high style defined the automobile industry. Duesenberg, Auburn, Cord were just a few of the marques that to this very day, are dreams cars for many auto enthusiasts. These Firestone Wide Whitewall tires have incredible period-correct detail and beautiful genuine whitewall construction. They are also available in blackwall style. Firestone Balloon tires feature authentic Firestone lettering embossed in the whitewalls and original tread pattern designs. They're made in original molds to maintain authenticity. Firestone Bias Ply Balloon tire in whitewall 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 the bold style of the Roaring Twenties with their original tread design and wide whitewall construction. A natural fit for prewar classics seeking authentic period-correct presence and detail.
• Bright white rubber is added directly to the tire sidewall during initial construction of the carcass, resulting in a truly integrated, high-quality product after vulcanization.t after vulcanization.
• 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: 6.50-19
• Construction: Bias Ply
• Sidewall: 3-1/2in Whitewall
• Overall Diameter: 33.00 in
• Section Width: 6.25 in
• Tread Width: 5.10 in
• Wheel Diameter: 19 in
• Rim Width Range: 3.25 - 3.50 in
• Max Load: 1,430 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 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.