Firestone 708010 Balloon Vintage Bias-Ply Tire 700-17 4.25 Inch Whitewall

The Firestone Balloon Bias Ply tire is a tribute to the iconic automobiles of the late twenties and early thirties, featuring incredible period-correct detail in genuine whitewall style. Balloon Firestone Whitewall tires were original equipment on many legendary automobiles from this era when automotive design and high style defined the automobile industry, including Duesenberg, Auburn, Cord, Rolls Royce, Cadillac, Chrysler, Packard, and Pierce Arrow.

Key Features:

• Authentic Firestone lettering embossed in the whitewalls with original tread pattern designs
• Made in original molds to maintain authenticity
• Genuine whitewall construction with 4.25-inch wide whitewall
• Features authentic sidewall markings and original Firestone tread patterns, built using safer and more reliable modern materials and techniques
• DOT and ECE (European Community) approved where applicable
• 6-ply polyester construction for durability
• Tube-type tire requiring inner tube

Specifications:

• Tire Size: 700-17 (7.00 x 17)
• Overall Diameter: 31.60 inches
• Section Width: 8.25 inches
• Tread Width: 5.66 inches
• Recommended Rim Width: 4 inches
• Maximum Load Capacity: 1480 lbs @ 36 PSI
• Tread Depth: 12/32nds

The Firestone Balloon Bias Ply tire captures the essence of a bygone era while delivering exceptional performance on modern roads. Perfect for authentic restorations of classic luxury automobiles from the 1920s and 1930s, this tire combines vintage aesthetics with modern reliability. Officially licensed by Firestone and manufactured in the USA.