Nothing says muscle car quite like a classic set of raised white letter tires, and Firestone Wide Oval tires were original equipment for many muscle and pony cars from 1967-74. A bold "Wide Oval" logo on the sidewall instantly takes you back to the sixties when big engines and four speeds ruled the streets. Muscle cars are getting big money at auctions and the buyers love a restored-to-stock or Day Two muscle car more than ever. Firestone Wide Oval tires are made in the original molds in the USA with modern materials and technology and are backed by our exclusive Life of the Tread warranty.
This is a raised white letter tire, sometimes called RWL for short. Raised white letter tires became common in the late sixties on muscle cars like the Pontiac GTO and high performance pony cars, like the Ford Mustang. Raised white letter tires feature white rubber that is built into the tire's sidewall when the carcass is being assembled. The letters are formed when the tire is vulcanized in a curing mold, and then buffed clean to reveal bright white letters. Popular raised white letter tires include Firestone Wide Oval and Wide Oval Radials, BFGoodrich Radial T/A, and Goodyear Polyglas tires.
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.
Radial Equivalent First Choice: 205/70R14
Radial Equivalent Optional Choice: 185/70R14
1971-1973 American Motors Gremlin X
1971-1972 American Motors Hornet SC/X
1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1967-1969 Dodge Dart Small V8 with Air Conditioning
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger (Use optional with Air)
1973-1974 Ford Maverick Grabber
1972-1974 Mercury Comet Standard
1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
1968-1969 Plymouth Barracuda Disc Brakes
1967-1969 Plymouth Barracuda Standard
Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
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 | POLY/FIBERGLASS |
| GTIN | 00842199102727 |
| Max Load Capacity | 1320@32 psi |
| Overall Diameter | 25.40 |
| Rim Diameter | 14 in |
| Rim Width (in) | 6 |
| Section Width | 7.90 |
| Sidewall Style | RWL |
| SKU | 54640 |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Tire Series | Wide Oval |
| Tire Size | D70-14 |
| Tread Depth (32nds) | 12 |
| Tread Width | 6.20 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Width Bias Ply | D70 |
