Excelsior Blackwall Bias Ply Tire - 550-15
WARNING: May contain chemicals that may cause cancer or reproductive harm.Excelsior Tires offer beautiful European styling and design in an extensive range of beaded-edge and straight-sidewall sizes. Featuring durable nylon cord construction, these tires are built with authentic antique tread designs and period-correct sidewall markings, making them an excellent choice for antique restorations.
Blackwall Tire
Since the introduction of carbon black, most tires have featured a solid black sidewall. The classic blackwall design delivers a clean, no-nonsense appearance that remains popular among enthusiasts of classic cars, British sports cars, trucks, and hot rods. Its period-correct look makes it a timeless and versatile choice.
Bias Ply Construction
Bias ply tire construction was widely used from the early 1900s through the 1970s on passenger cars and light trucks. These tires feature ply cords running at a 45-degree angle to the bead in a crisscross pattern, creating a strong and durable structure. While they may follow road irregularities more than modern radial tires, bias ply tires provide an authentic driving experience for vintage restorations.
Excelsior Bias Ply Tires
Excelsior bias ply tires offer hard-to-find sizes and styles for a wide variety of American and European classic cars. This selection includes fitments for metric rims and unique European applications, making them ideal for specialized restorations.
Excelsior Vintage Tires
Excelsior tires feature vintage-inspired designs that are excellent for restored race cars. The Excelsior Roadster Radial is a modern bias look radial tire that replicates the appearance of a traditional bias ply while delivering improved radial performance. This makes it a great option for both hot rod builders and restoration enthusiasts.
5.50-15 Tire Conversion Chart
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 155R15
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 560R15
Specifications
Weight: 18.000000
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Tire Construction: Bias Ply
Construction Ply: 4 PLY NYLON
Tire Series: Excelsior Bias Ply
Speed Rating: P
Rim Diameter: 15 inch
Tube Type or Tubeless: Tubeless
Product Size: 550-15
Width Bias Ply: 5.50
Brand: Excelsior
Load Index: 72
Section Width (in): 5.25
Rim Width (in): 3.00 - 3.50
Overall Diameter (in): 25.87
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- All Classic British products are warrantied to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of invoice.
- All superchargers, supercharger components, and supercharger hardware are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from date of invoice.
- Moss Motors, Ltd. will, at its discretion, repair or replace any part that fails in service within the warranty period. This warranty does not cover labor, failure of related components, normal wear of brake or clutch components or failure resulting from alteration, misuse, accidental damage, faulty installation, or faulty repair.
- Warranty requests should be submitted to our sales department and must be supported by the original Moss Motors purchase invoice and documentation of the failure.