Firestone 635965 Vintage Bias Ply Tire 500/525-16 2.25" Whitewall

The Firestone 635965 is a premium vintage bias-ply tire designed for classic car restoration projects and hot rod builds. This authentic 500/525-16 tire features a distinctive 2.25-inch wide whitewall construction with original Firestone Deluxe Champion tread pattern design and classic pie crust upper sidewalls.

Key Features:

• Expertly hand-crafted in refurbished original molds for authentic period-correct appearance
• Genuine whitewall construction with bright white rubber integrated directly into the tire sidewall during manufacturing
• DOT approved for modern safety standards while maintaining vintage aesthetics
• Bias-ply construction with ply cords running at 45-degree angles in a crisscross pattern
• 26.50-inch overall diameter with 5.26-inch section width
• 3.75-inch tread width for stable contact patch
• 1,070 lbs maximum load capacity at 32 PSI
• Tube-type design requiring inner tube installation
• Officially licensed by Firestone and manufactured in the USA

This tire is ideal for vintage automobiles from the 1930s through 1950s era, including popular European models from BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar. Recommended rim width is 3.00 to 3.25 inches. Backed by Coker Tire's life of tread warranty, this tire combines authentic vintage styling with modern manufacturing techniques and materials for reliable performance.