550-16 Firestone Classic Wide Whitewall Tire
Coker Tire Company offer the largest selection of whitewall tires for classic cars in the world. These tires feature the original Firestone tread pattern design and authentic sidewall markings. They have detailed pie crust upper sidewalls and are excellent fitments for many late fifties and early sixties American cars. The Firestone Coker relationship dates back decades and brings the best selling line of classic tires in the world to your garage with hundreds of authentic tire fitment options. Firestone Bias Ply Pie Crust Whitewall tires are backed by our life of the tread warranty.
Genuine Wide Whitewall Tire
Typically wide whitewalls run all the way to the bead. Narrow whitewalls will stop somewhere before the bead, resulting in a narrower band of exposed white rubber. 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. This style was popular into the early sixties, eventually being replaced by narrow whitewalls altogether.
Bias Ply Construction
Bias ply tire construction is a method that was used from the 1900's through the 1970's on passenger cars and light trucks. 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.
Firestone Classic Bias Ply Tires
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.
Firestone Tires for Collector Vehicles
The vintage line of Firestone tires fits a wide range of cars, trucks and motorcycles built from the 1900's through the 1970's. Firestone Non Skid tires, Firestone Deluxe Champion tires, Firestone Wide Oval tires and many more famous styles and sizes are available to fit military vehicles, motorcycles and classic commercial trucks. With whitewalls, redlines, raised white letters and other classic sidewall styles, this product line is one of the most extensive and popular brands for classic cars.
Please Note
- Tire mounted on wheel for demonstration purposes only. Wheel and other accessories are not included. Please note that dimensions listed (tread width, section width and overall diameter) are non-scientific and based on an inflated tire, mounted to a wheel. Dimensions may vary due to rim width and inflation pressure. Please note Chemical Guys Tire and Rubber Cleaner and Adams Polish Tire shine has been linked to Whitewall browning and should not be used. We recommend using our line of tire care products.
| SKU | 639755 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 19.000000 |
| GTIN | 00842199103427 |
| Availability Date | 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z |
| Sidewall Style | Wide Whitewall |
| Whitewall Width (in) | 2.500 |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Construction Ply | 4 PLY POLY |
| Tire Series | Firestone Classic Bias Ply |
| Rim Diameter | 16 inch |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tube Type |
| Product Size | 550-16 |
| Tread Depth (32nds) | 12 |
| Tread Width (IN) | 4.25 |
| Width Bias Ply | 5.50 |
| Brand | Firestone |
| Max Load Capacity (LBS) | 840@32 psi |
| Section Width (IN) | 6.06 |
| Rim Width (in) | 3.25 - 4.00 |
| Overall Diameter (IN) | 27.36 |
This Firestone 2.50 Inch Whitewall comes in the 550-16 size, suitable for the classic and collector vehicles listed below.
About the 550-16 Tire Size
The 550-16 tire size is associated with a wide range of vehicle applications spanning 1937 through 1966, including prewar American models and a broad mix of postwar European cars and sports cars. This Firestone 2.50 Inch Whitewall | 550-16 pairs that size with a bias-ply construction and a 2.50 inch whitewall appearance that suits period-correct applications associated with 550-16. For more detailed information on this tire size, explore the 550-16 tire on Coker Tire Fitment Guide.
Vehicle Fitment for the Firestone 2.50 Inch Whitewall | 550-16
The Firestone 2.50 Inch Whitewall | 550-16 is available in a tire size associated with a range of classic and collector vehicles. The vehicle applications below are organized by year, make, and model to help identify vehicles associated with the 550-16 size. Explore the linked Make & Model and Year Make & Model pages for more detailed fitment information.
Fitment information should be verified for the specific vehicle before purchase. Confirm tire size, wheel fit, load requirements, overall diameter, and available clearance.
1936–19405 makes · 15 fitments
The 1936–1940 period includes 550-16 applications across Ford, Plymouth, Willys, Hudson, and Studebaker. These applications cover a focused group of late-1930s and 1940 model-year vehicles associated with this tire size.
Ford
Ford applications in this period include the 74 Series and 60 Series.
Plymouth
Plymouth applications in this period include the P3, Standard, Economy, and Road King.
Willys
Willys applications in this period include the 37 Series, 4 Cyl., Deluxe, and 40 Series.
Hudson
Hudson applications in this period include the 112 Series and 40 Series.
Studebaker
Studebaker fitment in this period is represented by the Champion.
1941–19454 makes · 7 fitments
The 1941–1945 period includes 550-16 applications for Hudson, Nash, Studebaker, and Willys. These early-1940s applications represent a compact group of vehicles associated with this tire size.
Hudson
Hudson applications in this period include the 6 Cyl. and 20T Series.
Nash
Nash fitment in this period is represented by the Ambassador 600.
Studebaker
Studebaker fitment in this period is represented by the Champion.
Willys
Willys fitment in this period is represented by the American 441.
1946–19506 makes · 14 fitments
The 1946–1950 period includes 550-16 applications across Mercedes-Benz, Studebaker, Austin, Bristol, Singer, and Volvo. This range shows the size carrying from immediate postwar sedans into several European touring and utility-oriented applications.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz fitment in this period is represented by the 170.
Studebaker
Studebaker fitment in this period is represented by the Champion.
Austin
Austin applications in this period include the A 90 and A 70.
Bristol
Bristol fitment in this period is represented by the 402.
Singer
Singer fitment in this period is represented by the 1500.
Volvo
Volvo fitment in this period is represented by the PV 445.
1951–195513 makes · 42 fitments
The 1951–1955 period includes a broad range of 550-16 applications spanning Alfa Romeo, Austin, BMW, Bristol, Mercedes-Benz, Singer, Volvo, Ferrari, Maserati, Morgan, Sunbeam, DKW, and Jensen. This is the widest concentration of applications for the size, covering sedans, sports cars, and specialty European models.
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo fitment in this period is represented by the 1900.
Austin
Austin applications in this period include the A 70 and A 90.
Bristol
Bristol applications in this period include the 402 and 404.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz fitment in this period is represented by the 170.
Singer
Singer fitment in this period is represented by the 1500.
Volvo
Volvo fitment in this period is represented by the PV 445.
BMW
BMW fitment in this period is represented by the 501.
Ferrari
Ferrari fitment in this period is represented by the Millemeglia.
Maserati
Maserati fitment in this period is represented by the A6.
Morgan
Morgan fitment in this period is represented by the 2+4 Seater.
Sunbeam
Sunbeam applications in this period include the 90, Alpine, and Mark.
DKW
DKW fitment in this period is represented by the F800/3.
Jensen
Jensen fitment in this period is represented by the 541.
1956–196010 makes · 35 fitments
The 1956–1960 period includes 550-16 applications across AC, Arnolt-Bristol, DKW, Jensen, Morgan, Singer, Standard, and Sunbeam. This period centers on sports-car and specialty applications, with several makes carrying across multiple model years.
AC
AC fitment in this period is represented by the Ace.
Arnolt-Bristol
Arnolt-Bristol fitment in this period is represented by the MKII.
DKW
DKW fitment in this period is represented by the F800/3.
Jensen
Jensen fitment in this period is represented by the 541.
Morgan
Morgan fitment in this period is represented by the 2+4 Seater.
Singer
Singer fitment in this period is represented by the Hunter.
Standard
Standard fitment in this period is represented by the Vanguard.
Sunbeam
Sunbeam applications in this period include the Alpine, Mark, and Sunbeam.
1961–19655 makes · 12 fitments
The 1961–1965 period includes 550-16 applications for AC, Arnolt-Bristol, DKW, and Standard. These later applications show the size continuing into select specialty and limited-production vehicles during the early 1960s.
AC
AC fitment in this period is represented by the Ace.
Arnolt-Bristol
Arnolt-Bristol applications in this period include the Bolide and MKII.
DKW
DKW fitment in this period is represented by the F800/3.
Standard
Standard fitment in this period is represented by the Vanguard.
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