Some consider Firestone Bias Ply Balloon tire in whitewall to be the ultimate icon of the roaring twenties. The fabulous style of those automobiles was punctuated with the elaborate tread pattern and booming wide whitewalls of the Firestone Balloon. Balloon Firestone Whitewall tires were original equipment of many legendary automobiles from the late twenties and early thirties, an era when automotive design and high style defined the automobile industry. Duesenberg, Auburn, Cord were just a few of the marques that to this very day, are dreams cars for many auto enthusiasts. These Firestone Wide Whitewall tires have incredible period-correct detail and beautiful genuine whitewall construction. They are also available in blackwall style. Firestone Balloon tires feature authentic Firestone lettering embossed in the whitewalls and original tread pattern designs. They're made in original molds to maintain authenticity and backed by our life of the tread warranty. Firestone Bias Ply Balloon tire in whitewall are DOT and ECE (European Community) approved where applicable. Firestone offers the world's best selling line of vintage bias ply tires, and Firestone Deluxe Champion quality and reliability is legendary.
This product features a genuine wide whitewall sidewall style. This means that the 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. Wide whitewall tires were a very popular choice from the 1930's through the end of the 1950's, and were eventually phased out of mainstream production by 1962. Originally, wide whitewall tires featured a bias ply construction, Coker Tire offers these tires in both original style bias ply and modern radial 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.
Coker Tire is proud to offer authentic Firestone tires for a wide range of cars, trucks and motorcycles built from the 1900's through the 1970's. We offer Firestone Non Skid tires, Firestone Deluxe Champion tires, Firestone Wide Oval tires and many more famous styles and sizes 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 our most extensive and popular brands.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, founded by Harvey S. Firestone in 1900, began by supplying solid rubber tires for fire apparatus and pneumatic tires for wagons and buggies. Recognizing the burgeoning automobile industry, Firestone became a pioneer in mass-producing tires for cars, notably establishing a significant partnership with the Ford Motor Company as their original equipment supplier.
Over the years, Firestone expanded its product line to include a wide range of tires for various vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, and agricultural equipment. The company also ventured into motorsports, supplying tires for events like the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR, enhancing its reputation for performance and innovation.
Today, Firestone continues to offer a diverse range of tires designed for various driving conditions and vehicle types. Their product lineup includes all-season, performance, and winter tires, catering to the needs of drivers across different climates and terrains. Firestone maintains a commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that their tires meet the evolving demands of modern vehicles and drivers.
| Brand | Firestone |
| Construction Ply | 6 PLY POLY |
| GTIN | 00842199103854 |
| Max Load Capacity | 1520@36 psi |
| Overall Diameter | 32.50 |
| Rim Diameter | 18 in |
| Rim Width (in) | 3.75 - 4.00 |
| Section Width | 8.00 |
| Sidewall Style | Wide Whitewall |
| Sidewall Width (in) | 4.250 |
| SKU | 72583 |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Tire Series | Firestone Balloon |
| Tire Size | 700-18 |
| Tread Depth (32nds) | 12 |
| Tread Width | 5.66 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tube Type |
| Width Bias Ply | 7.00 |
