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Jamsonx · 07-02-2023, 10:14 AM

Are there any American made classic radial tires . Looking for radial tires that have the look of a bias tire.

Dobie Gillis · 07-02-2023, 11:50 AM

A google brought up several brands/sellers. Coker Tire topped the list but there are others out there.

miker98038 · 07-02-2023, 12:52 PM

The White Wall Candy Store and Diamond Back Tires are also well known shops. I’ve had a couple sets of DB’s and a set of WWCS cheaters. All fine for balance and driving. I’ve also never had a problem with Coker.

There’s also plenty of high quality tires made by non US companies, some in US plants, some not. And US brands made overseas. You just need to do the research.

None of them are cheap.

Dobie Gillis · 07-02-2023, 01:52 PM

I'm running Toyo tires from diamondback with 2 3/4" whitewalls. Been on the car about 4 years, so far so good. BTW they are USA made.

Daves55Sedan · 07-02-2023, 08:05 PM

I am running "American Classic" bias look radial wide whites on my '55 Courier wagon. They are approx the same overall measurements as the OEM 670x15 tires. They have them in other sizes too. Available from Coker and some of the more well-known repro parts suppliers that offer tires.

mercman from oz · 07-03-2023, 07:37 PM

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I have just had these Chinese NANKANG 15" Tyres fitted to my Mercury

Daves55Sedan · 07-04-2023, 01:15 AM

Yeah, but those Nankang tires are probably too wide to fit on a '55/56 Ford. If he wanted to go with modern radials, I recommend P205/75R15's on the front and P215/75R15's on the rear. They will fit and not rub up against front ball joints or rear tire-well. But they are not available in wide-whites.
Thats why I went with the American Classic bias look radials. They are excellent tires and available in WW, but very pricey now, but I wanted the OEM tire look.

54VICTORIA · 10-09-2023, 11:05 PM

I like the Diamondbacks the best!

07-02-2023, 10:14 AM	#1
Jamsonx BANNED Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 11	15 inch whitewall tires Are there any American made classic radial tires . Looking for radial tires that have the look of a bias tire.

07-02-2023, 11:50 AM	#2
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 15 inch whitewall tires A google brought up several brands/sellers. Coker Tire topped the list but there are others out there. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.

07-02-2023, 12:52 PM	#3
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,426	Re: 15 inch whitewall tires The White Wall Candy Store and Diamond Back Tires are also well known shops. I’ve had a couple sets of DB’s and a set of WWCS cheaters. All fine for balance and driving. I’ve also never had a problem with Coker. There’s also plenty of high quality tires made by non US companies, some in US plants, some not. And US brands made overseas. You just need to do the research. None of them are cheap.

07-02-2023, 01:52 PM	#4
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 15 inch whitewall tires I'm running Toyo tires from diamondback with 2 3/4" whitewalls. Been on the car about 4 years, so far so good. BTW they are USA made. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt. Last edited by Dobie Gillis; 07-02-2023 at 08:42 PM.

07-02-2023, 08:05 PM	#5
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 15 inch whitewall tires I am running "American Classic" bias look radial wide whites on my '55 Courier wagon. They are approx the same overall measurements as the OEM 670x15 tires. They have them in other sizes too. Available from Coker and some of the more well-known repro parts suppliers that offer tires.

07-03-2023, 07:37 PM	#6
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,441	Re: 15 inch whitewall tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have just had these Chinese NANKANG 15" Tyres fitted to my Mercury

07-04-2023, 01:15 AM	#7
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 15 inch whitewall tires Yeah, but those Nankang tires are probably too wide to fit on a '55/56 Ford. If he wanted to go with modern radials, I recommend P205/75R15's on the front and P215/75R15's on the rear. They will fit and not rub up against front ball joints or rear tire-well. But they are not available in wide-whites. Thats why I went with the American Classic bias look radials. They are excellent tires and available in WW, but very pricey now, but I wanted the OEM tire look.

10-09-2023, 11:05 PM	#8
54VICTORIA Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ Posts: 23	Re: 15 inch whitewall tires I like the Diamondbacks the best!