| 50's Tire Size | 60's Tire Size | 70's Tire Size | Today's Modern Tire Size |
| 750-14 | 775-14 | F78-14 | 205/75R14 |
| 800-14 | 825-14 | G78-14 | 215/75R14 |
| 850-14 | 855-14 | H78-14 | 225/70R14 is not them same height and width, but is the closest available size. Actual equivalent sizes 225/75R14, 235/70R14, 235/75R14 are not available by a modern radial tire manufacturer. |
| 560-15 or 600-15 | 165R15 | 165/80R15 | |
| 670-15 | 775-15 | F78-15 | 205/75R15 |
| 710-15 | 815-15 | G78-15 | 215/75R15 |
| 760-15 | 845-15 | H78-15 | 225/75R15 |
| 800-15 | 900-15 | L78-15 | 235/75R15 |
| 600-16 / 650-16 | 215/70R16 is the size we recommend. It is not the same height and width, but it is the closest available size in a modern radial tires. 16" bias ply tire radial conversion charts do not exist. Internet searches give different conversions sizes, but many of them do not correlate to any actual modern day radial tire size that is currently being made. | ||
Common Classic Car Whitewall Tire Applications
The vehicle examples below are general reference only. Tire size can vary based on year, model, trim, wheel size, suspension changes, and personal preference. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
165/80R15 Whitewall Tires
Commonly used on smaller classic vehicles and imports, including:
- Volkswagen Beetle
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
- Porsche 356
- Early Porsche 912
205/75R14 Whitewall Tires
Commonly used as a modern radial replacement on many 1950s and 1960s midsize/full-size vehicles, including:
- Chevrolet Bel Air
- Chevrolet Biscayne
- Chevrolet Impala
- Ford Fairlane
- Plymouth Fury
- Dodge Coronet
215/75R14 Whitewall Tires
Commonly used on larger 1960s vehicles, including:
- Chevrolet Impala
- Buick LeSabre
- Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
- Pontiac Catalina
- Chrysler Newport
205/75R15 Whitewall Tires
One of the most popular modern radial whitewall sizes for classic cars, commonly used on:
- 1955–1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
- 1958–1964 Chevrolet Impala
- Chevrolet Biscayne
- Ford Galaxie
- Mercury Monterey
- Plymouth Fury
215/75R15 Whitewall Tires
Commonly used on larger 1960s and 1970s classic cars, including:
- Chevrolet Impala
- Buick Riviera
- Buick LeSabre
- Oldsmobile 88
- Ford Galaxie
- Mercury Marquis
225/75R15 Whitewall Tires
Commonly used on full-size luxury and classic vehicles, including:
- Cadillac DeVille
- Cadillac Fleetwood
- Lincoln Continental
- Buick Electra 225
- Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
- Chrysler New Yorker
235/75R15 Whitewall Tires
Commonly used on larger 1970s vehicles, wagons, and some classic trucks, including:
- Cadillac DeVille
- Cadillac Fleetwood
- Lincoln Continental
- Chevrolet Caprice
- Buick Estate Wagon
- Classic Chevrolet and Ford trucks
215/70R15 Whitewall Tires
Commonly used where a slightly lower profile radial tire is desired, including:
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Chevrolet Chevelle
- Pontiac Grand Prix
- Oldsmobile Cutlass
- Buick Skylark
225/70R15 Whitewall Tires
Commonly used on muscle cars, cruisers, and full-size classics, including:
- Chevrolet Chevelle
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Pontiac GTO
- Pontiac Grand Prix
- Oldsmobile Cutlass
- Ford Thunderbird
235/70R15 Whitewall Tires
Commonly used on larger classics and vehicles needing a wider radial tire, including:
- Chevrolet Caprice
- Chevrolet Impala
- Buick Electra
- Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
- Chrysler Newport
- Lincoln Continental
Modern Radial Whitewall Tire Replacements
These vehicle applications and tire conversion examples are intended as a general reference for selecting modern radial whitewall tire replacements for classic cars from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Always verify wheel size, tire clearance, and overall tire diameter before ordering.
