Firestone 3.25 Inch Double Whitewall | 550-18

550-18 Firestone Classic Double-Whitewall Tire

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 and backed by our life of the tread warranty. 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.

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.