Top 10 Tires for Collector Vehicles

When the rubber meets the road, it’s difficult to overestimate the significance of proper tire selection for collector vehicles. Because tire selection can make or break the appearance, performance, and value of many collector vehicles, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 tires available from Coker Tire. Coker Tire’s offerings feature authentic construction techniques, such as the use of refurbished, original molds for bias-ply tires and true whitewall construction in its modern radial tire offerings, whether you want the authentic look of bias-ply tires or the upgraded performance of radial tires.

Top 10 Tires for Collector Vehicles

Original size and construction add to the authenticity of your vehicle but may not provide as much traction and stability as a modern radial tire, so it’s up to the enthusiast to make the right choice for their vehicle. Fortunately, Coker Tire provides a wide range of options that combine classic styling with modern performance, one of the main reasons Coker is the world’s largest supplier of tires and wheels for collector vehicles. Check out the Top 10 Collector Vehicle Tires and what makes them so cool!

Radial Tire with an American Classic Bias Look

The American Classic Bias Look Radial tire is the first, with bias-ply looks and radial construction. Coker Tire offers this product line in wide whitewall and Blackwall varieties, as well as nine sizes to fit a variety of applications from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

Radial Coker Classic 16-inch

In 1994, Coker Tire was the first to introduce a wide whitewall radial tire. Coker Classic radial tires come in a variety of sizes, including 16-inch fitments for pre-WWII automobiles and trucks, as well as a wide range of whitewall and Blackwall options.

Redline Radial BFGoodrich

Redline tires were top-rated during the muscle car era, and they remain a popular choice for muscle car restorations today. While redline tires were originally bias ply, a more practical tire choice is the BFGoodrich Silvertown radial, available in various sizes with a 3/8-inch redline.

Champion Firestone Deluxe

The Firestone Deluxe Champion, which comes in various sizes and configurations, is unquestionably the most popular bias-ply tire globally. Fitments from the 1900s to the 1970s are available, and they are manufactured in the United States for thousands of applications.

Wide Oval Firestone

The most authentic tires for muscle cars are Firestone Wide Oval bias-ply tires. They are available in original sizes with three-period correct sidewall options: raised white letter, white pinstripe, and reline. Many 1967 to 1974 muscle cars use Firestone Wide Oval tires.

Silvertown Bias Ply BFGoodrich

Because BFGoodrich was an OEM tire supplier, many of your favorite collector vehicles may have been equipped with BFGoodrich Silvertown bias-ply tires. These tires come in a variety of sizes and styles. BFGoodrich Silvertown tires are manufactured in the United States from refurbished original molds.

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Royal Bias Ply (United States)

U.S. Royal is another former OEM tire supplier. They are a popular choice among Mustang enthusiasts looking for an authentic bias-ply tire. U.S. Royal also supplied tires for the well-known GM Futurliner. In addition, Coker Tire sells Royal tires made in the United States.

Sport Radial Excelsior Stahl

The Excelsior Stahl Sport Radial is an excellent Blackwall tire with a bias-ply profile and modern radial construction. This revolutionary tire is available in various sizes to fit pre-WWII automobiles and trucks manufactured between the late 1920s and the late 1940s.

Michelin XZX Sportscar restorations require authentic tires, and Coker Tire’s Michelin collection is a good place to start. The Michelin XZX is a popular choice because it comes in a few popular sizes, such as 165R15, and has the undeniable quality of Michelin products.

Radial T/A BFGoodrich

The BFGoodrich Radial T/A is the ultimate muscle car tire, available in over 20 sizes for 14- and 15-inch fitments and featuring the famous raised white letter sidewall. The Radial T/A product line, available in OE-equivalent and custom sizes, is the undisputed leader in the muscle car world.