Whitewalls are back in a big way—on restored cruisers, museum-quality builds, and modern restomods. The right brand delivers period-correct style with the safety and comfort you expect today: consistent sizing, dependable construction, and support you can count on. Below, we highlight the premium brands we trust on customer cars, how to choose the correct tire, and where to shop.
Purpose-built classic radials with a period-correct look and a comfortable, quiet ride. Excellent for drivers who actually put miles on their classics. Shop options: American Classic whitewalls.
The go-to for authentic reproductions across the brass era through muscle cars. Known for breadth of sizes and faithful details. Explore: Coker whitewall selection.
Iconic sidewall styling with historically correct patterns for many American classics. A favorite for period builds. See: Firestone whitewalls.
Classic fitments with trusted brand heritage, covering popular vintage sizes. Browse: BFGoodrich whitewalls.
Custom-vulcanized whitewalls on modern radial casings—great for long-distance comfort with tailored whitewall widths. Shop: Diamondback whitewalls.
Wide range of vintage patterns and whitewall widths for special applications and restorations. See: Universal whitewall tires.
Selective whitewall fitments valued by classic European and luxury owners for refinement and durability. Explore: Michelin whitewalls.
| Brand | Construction | Typical Whitewall Widths | Fitment Focus | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Classic | Radial | Narrow to wide | ’40s–’70s American, restomods | Touring comfort + classic look |
| Coker | Bias & radial | Period-correct range | Antique through muscle car | Show-correct authenticity |
| Firestone | Bias & radial | Medium to wide | Iconic American classics | Period styling & concours builds |
| BFGoodrich | Bias & radial (select) | Narrow to medium | Popular vintage sizes | Trusted heritage options |
| Diamondback | Radial (custom whitewall) | Custom widths | Tailored builds/restomods | Ride comfort + custom look |
| Universal | Bias & radial (varies) | Broad range | Special applications | Hard-to-find sizes/styles |
| Michelin | Radial (select) | Narrow to medium | Euro & luxury classics | Refined ride quality |
We stock a deep selection of whitewall tires and ship nationwide. If you want turn-key fitment help—including wheel specs, offset, and stance—our team does this every day. Browse the full Whitewall Tires Guide or talk with us about financing to spread out your purchase.
Yes—when you select the correct size, load index, and speed rating, and maintain proper inflation. Many owners choose radial whitewall construction for better highway manners.
Bias-ply is concours-correct and period-accurate in feel. Radials offer modern ride, braking, and tread life. Touring owners typically prefer radials; show-only builds often stick to bias-ply.
Use a whitewall-safe cleaner and a soft brush. Avoid harsh solvents and aggressive abrasives that can stain or damage the sidewall rubber.
Yes, as long as rim width and load specs match the tire’s approved range. Confirm hub bore, offset, and bolt pattern before mounting.
