Coker-Equipped Classics from the Tri-Five Nationals presented by CPP
August 17, 2025
When it comes to classic cars, the Tri-Five Chevy ranks highly as one of the most popular segments of the hobby. The 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolet series of cars and trucks are timeless classics, and the Tri-Five Nationals presented by CPP provides a place for like-minded enthusiasts to gather each year. This year was the 10th annual Tri-Five Nationals, marking a great milestone in this relatively new event. Each summer, the show takes over Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky for three-days of action. A huge car show, dozens of new parts vendors, a big swap meet area and plenty of drag racers fill the rolling hills at Beech Bend. Let's take a look at some of the highlights from the Tri-Five Nationals!
Last year's winner of Coker Tire's Best Wide White Award was on the property, and it's still stunning this year. A '57 Corvette with Firestone bias ply whitewalls is hard to beat.The SKY HIGH stance on this '55 Chevy Bel Air got our attention. Check out the inside out whitewall bias ply tires up front...pretty cool!This beautifully restored 1955 Chevy Nomad rolls on a set of our Firestone Deluxe Champion wide whitewall bias ply tires, sized at 670-15.The drag racing program at the Tri-Five Nationals is packed with a wide variety of drag cars. Here, we see a 1956 Chevy sedan delivery, which competes in the Junior Stock group.Wide whitewall tires are the perfect choice for a '57 Chevy Bel Air. Here's all the proof you'll ever need.Part of the drag racing program features exhibition cars that run twice a day. Here, we see a couple of great wheelstands, which always gets the crowd excited.We spotted lots of Coker Classic Star Series wide whitewall radial tires at the Tri-Five Nationals, and this is a great example. 205/75R14 is the perfect replacement for 750-14 bias ply tires.The Firestone front tires get plenty of mileage on this '55 Chevy gasser because they spend lots of time in the air. Gotta love the mis-matched wheel combo with Cragar SS up front and black steelies on the back.The patina on this '55 Chevy four door station wagon is outstanding, and we love the fact that the windows, trim and tires and wheels are flawless. This one sits low over a set of turquoise Smoothie wheels, wrapped in our wide whitewall radial tires.Once again, we're seeing proof that authentic wide whitewall tires are a proper choice for Tri-Five Chevys, especially this 1957 Bel Air convertible.560-15 bias ply front runners and Firestone Dragster cheater slicks are a great choice for this nose-up '55 Chevy 210 gasser. Congrats to Steve and Tammy Reuter from Dixon, Illinois for taking home Coker Tire's Best Wide White award.Here's a better view of the Best Wide White Award Winner. It's a 1957 Chevy Nomad, sporting a set of our Coker Classic Star Series 205/75R14 wide whitewall radials. Behind the Nomad is a Herters boat of the same generation.Congrats to Bob McCarry from Waupaca, Wisconsin for taking home the Wheel Vintiques Steel of the Show award. Here's a better view of Bob McCarry's '57 Chevy Bel Air, which rolls on a set of BFGoodrich Silvertown wide whitewall radial tires and Smoothie steel wheels that are painted to match the roof color.
