

Classic Style. Modern Confidence. Tires Built for British Legends.
When it comes to your classic British car, ordinary tires just won't do. Moss Motors offers a curated selection of tires engineered specifically for vintage icons—MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Austin-Healey, and more. These tires are exact-fit in both size and style, faithfully replicating period-correct tread patterns and sidewall designs. Licensed by heritage brands like Michelin, Firestone, Dunlop, Avon, and others, they combine authentic looks with modern materials and construction techniques for dramatically improved safety, grip, and ride quality.
Whether you're preparing for the concours lawn or the open road, trust the tires designed to do justice to your classic. Click through the tabs below for more information!
Available Tire Brands & Styles




Avon Turbosteel
- Modern radial tire with classic styling and high-speed performance for vintage cars.
- Speed Rating: V rated (up to 149 mph), ideal for spirited classic British GTs and tourers.
- Classic tread with a smooth blackwall, period-correct for 1960s–70s sports cars.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available size: 185VR15




Avon Turbospeed
- Traditional bias-ply (crossply) for period-correct ride feel and classic sidewall profile.
- Speed Rating: H rated (up to 130 mph), suitable for 1950s–60s high-performance British GTs.
- Classic block-pattern tread with smooth blackwall—ideal for early postwar styling.
- Tube Type: Inner tube required.
- Available size: 6.00H16




Michelin X
- Historic radial, introduced in 1949, with flexible sidewalls and a firm tread crown.
- Speed Rating: T rated (up to 118 mph), ideal for moderate-speed vintage British roadsters.
- Original Michelin X tread, featuring narrow ribs and smooth blackwall sidewall.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available size: 155R15




Michelin XAS
- Classic radial with advanced 1960s-era technology and Porsche-approved N0 spec build.
- Speed Rating: V rated (up to 149 mph), suitable for high-speed vintage British and European sports cars.
- Distinct asymmetrical tread for improved cornering grip; smooth blackwall finish.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available sizes: 155HR13, 165R13, 165HR14, 155HR15, 165VR15




Michelin Pilote X
- Bias-look radial — vintage appearance with modern radial performance and comfort.
- Speed Rating: W rated (up to 168 mph), built for high-speed classic performance vehicles.
- Period-correct blackwall finish with vintage-inspired profile; ideal for 1930s–60s British sports and GT cars.
- Tube Type: Inner tube required.
- Available size: 600R16




Michelin XZX
- Classic radial design — combines vintage authenticity with the comfort and safety benefits of radial technology.
- Speed Rating: S rated (up to 112 mph), appropriate for a wide range of mid-century European and American vehicles.
- XZX tread with two large circumferential grooves and extensive siping for improved wet grip and snow traction; classic blackwall finish.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available size: 165R15




Michelin XVS
- Radial tire with asymmetrical design — optimized for balance, safety, and wet handling performance.
- Speed Rating: V rated (up to 149 mph), suitable for high-performance classic touring and GT cars.
- Asymmetrical XVS tread with blackwall finish and variable pitch for reduced road noise; designed for refined ride quality and period-correct aesthetics.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available size: 185VR15




Firestone F560
- Modern radial tire with a narrow tread and tall sidewall — delivers authentic vintage proportions with improved road handling.
- Speed Rating: P rated (up to 93 mph), suitable for mid-century European sports cars and compacts.
- Classic blackwall with period-correct profile; excellent dry and wet grip thanks to updated tread compound and groove design.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available sizes: 155R15, 165R15




BFGoodrich Silvertown
- Modern radial tire offering vintage aesthetics with dependable all-season performance.
- Speed Rating: S rated (up to 112 mph).
- Genuine whitewall integrated during tire molding for durability; timeless white sidewall look popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available size: 165R15




Coker Classic
- Radial design with tall sidewalls for vintage appearance and modern all-season drivability; ideal for classic European and muscle cars.
- Speed Rating: S rated (up to 112 mph).
- Genuine redline or whitewall molded into the tire — iconic 1960s styling.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available sizes: 165R15, 185R15




Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet
- Radial performance tire featuring 1960s-style tread with functional water-evacuating “aquajets” for enhanced wet grip.
- Speed Rating: V rated (up to 149 mph), ideal for high-speed classic European sports and GT cars.
- Period-correct blackwall with directional “Aquajet” tread pattern; designed for safety and grip in wet and dry conditions.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available sizes: 155HR13, 185VR15, 205/70VR15




Excelsior
- Traditional bias ply with 4-ply nylon cord. Tube-type. Authentic straight-sidewall design.
- Speed Rating: P rated (up to 93 mph), appropriate for vintage motoring.
- Classic blackwall with accurate antique tread and sidewall markings—ideal for concours restorations and pre-war classics.
- Tube Type: Inner tube required.
- Available sizes: 550-15, 640-15, 600-16, 450-19




Ensign Triple Road Race
- Competition-grade bias ply, tube-type. Designed with a soft compound for maximum dry traction.
- Speed Rating: H rated (up to 130 mph), making it suitable for vintage road and track use.
- Classic blackwall with period-correct street-legal racing tread. Modeled after vintage 27x4.40 racing tires.
- Tube Type: Inner tube required.
- Available size: 4.50-19




Ensign B5
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4-ply polyester bias ply tire, tube type. Authentic vintage style closely replicates the original Dunlop B5 design.
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Speed Rating: P rated (up to 93 mph), suitable for classic sports cars and vintage touring vehicles.
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Narrow 4.00-inch tread with classic blackwall sidewall for a period-correct look on 19-inch wire wheels.
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Tube Type: Inner tube required.
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Available size: 4.50-19
*Tubeless wheels are required for tubeless application. If using tube-type wheels, tubes will still be required regardless of the tire.
Tire Sizes & Tubes
Have you ever been confused about the size nomenclature for tires, or what the deal is with tubes? Hopefully the info below will help. Numeric tire sizing was used from about the 1920s-1960s, after which the Metric sizing method was adopted.
Reading Numeric Tires
Examples: 600H16, 6.00x16, 600-16, 600R16, 6.00R16
6.00 Section width in inches.
H Speed rating. If blank, may not have a speed rating.
X,. or lack of R Bias-Ply construction.
16 Wheel diameter, in inches.
Most of the time (but not always) these tires are bias-ply construction.
Reading Metric Tires
Examples: 165/80R15, 165SR15, 165R15
185 Section width in millimeters.
80 Aspect ratio. Height is a percentage (80%) of the width. If not present, it is assumed to be a full profile, or 80%.
S Speed rating. If blank, this may be on another part of the tire.
R Radial construction.
15 Wheel diameter in inches.
Most of the time (but not always) these tires are radial construction.
Tube-Type vs. Tubeless Tires
Which do you need?
This is a critical safety point. Many original wire wheels (and some early steel wheels) require inner tubes, even with with a tubeless tire. If you aren't sure what type of tire you need, reach out to our tech support team and let us know what type of wheels you have. A couple more points:
- Tube-type wheels cannot be made permanently tubeless.
- When using tubes, always inspect the inside of the tire for any debris or stickers before installing the new tube.
Tire Construction
Bias Ply Tires


The original technology for most British classics through the 1950s. The body plies are layered diagonally , criss-crossing each other with the tread and sidewall as one integrated piece.
Pros: Authentic ride, look, and feel with durable sidewalls
Cons: Tread can squirm under cornering or on grooved pavement and build more heat
Best for: Concours restorations and owners seeking 100% originality
Radial Tires


Modern construction. Body plies run radially (at 90 degrees to the tread), and the tread is stabilized by belts of steel or fabric underneath.
Pros: Better grip, handling, tread life, and runs cooler
Cons: Moderately firmer ride
Best for: People who drive their cars regularly
Shop Tires by Wheel Size
Wheel Size |
Tire Size |
Brand/Model |
Construction |
Style |
Part # |
| 13" x 4", 13" x 4.5" | 600-13 | BFG Silvertown | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (1") | 010-356 |
| 13" x 4", 13" x 4.5" | 600-13 | BFG Silvertown | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (2") | 010-357 |
| 13 x 4, 13 x 4.5 | 155HR13 | Dunlop Aquajet | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-562 |
| 13" x 4" thru 13" x 5" | 520-13 | Firestone Classic | Bias Ply | Classic Black Wall | 010-339 |
| 13" x 4" thru 13" x 5" | 520-13 | Firestone Classic | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (2") | 010-340 |
| 13 x 4, 13 x 4.5 | 155HR13 | Michelin XAS-FF | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-550 |
| 13" x 4.5" thru 13" x 5.5" | 165R13 | Michelin XAS-FF | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 010-358 |
| 13" x 4" thru 13" x 5.5" | 185/70VR13 | Michelin XDX-B | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 010-346 |
| 14" x 4" thru 14" x 5.5" | 560-14 | BFG Silvertown | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (1") | 010-342 |
| 14" x 4" thru 14" x 5.5" | 560-14 | BFG Silvertown | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (2-1/4") | 010-343 |
| 14" x 4" thru 14" x 5.5" | 560-14 | BFG Silvertown | Bias Ply | Premium Black Wall | 010-341 |
| 14 x 4.5 | 165/80R14 85H | Dunlop Sport Classic | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-567 |
| 14 x 4.5 thru 14 x 5.5 | 165HR14 | Michelin XAS | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-551 |
| 15" x 4" thru 15" x 5.5" | 560R15 | American Classic | Radial | Premium White Wall (2") | 010-336 |
| 15" x 4" thru 15" x 5.5" | 560R15 | American Classic | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 010-337 |
| 15 x 5 thru 15 x 6.5 | 185VR15 | Avon Turbosteel | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-561 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 165R15 | BFG Silvertown | Radial | Premium White Wall (1") | 009-555 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 165R15 | BFG Silvertown | Radial | Premium White Wall | 009-556 |
| 15" x 4", 15" x 4.5" | 590-15 | BFG Silvertown | Bias Ply | Premium Black Wall | 010-344 |
| 15" x 4", 15" x 4.5" | 590-15 | BFG Silvertown | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (2-5/8") | 010-345 |
| 15 x 5 thru 15 x 6.5 | 185R15 | Coker Classic | Radial | Redline | 009-559 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 165R15 | Coker Classic SS | Radial | Value White Wall | 009-573 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 165R15 | Coker Classic SS | Radial | Value White Wall (Narrow) | 009-574 |
| 15" x 4" thru 15" x 5.5" | 560-15 | Coker Classic | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (2-1/4") | 010-335 |
| 15 x 5 thru 15 x 6.5 | 185VR15 | Dunlop Aquajet | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-563 |
| 15 x 5.5 thru 15 x 6.5 | 205/70VR15 | Dunlop Aquajet ER70-15 | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-564 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 165/80R15 87H | Dunlop Classic Sport | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-565 |
| 15 x 5 thru 15 x 6.5 | 205/70R15 96W | Dunlop Sport Classic | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-566 |
| 15" x 4" thru 15" x 5" | 550-15 | Excelsior Vintage | Bias Ply | Premium Black Wall | 010-338 |
| 15" x 4.5", 15" x 5" | 640-15 | Excelsior Vintage | Bias Ply | Premium Black Wall | 010-351 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 155R15 | Firestone F560 | Radial | Value Black Wall | 009-553 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 165R15 | Firestone F560 | Radial | Value Black Wall | 009-554 |
| 15" x 4" thru 15" x 5.5" | 560-15 | Firestone Classic | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (1") | 010-331 |
| 15" x 4" thru 15" x 5.5" | 560-15 | Firestone Classic | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (2-3/4") | 010-332 |
| 15" x 4.5", 15" x 5" | 640-15 | Firestone Classic | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (2-3/4") | 010-352 |
| 15" x 4.5", 15" x 5" | 640-15 | Firestone Classic | Bias Ply | Classic Black Wall | 010-353 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 155R15 | Michelin X | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-552 |
| 15" x 4" thru 15" x 5.5" | 155HR15 | Michelin XAS-FF | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 010-330 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 165SR15 | Michelin XZX | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-557 |
| 15 x 4 thru 15 x 5.5 | 165VR15 | Michelin XAS-N0 | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-558 |
| 15 x 5 thru 15 x 6.5 | 185VR15 | Michelin XVS | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-560 |
| 15" x 5.5" thru 15" x 7" | 205/70VR15 | Michelin XWX | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 010-354 |
| 15" x 5.5" thru 15" x 7" | 215/70VR15 | Michelin XWX | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 010-355 |
| 15" x 4" thru 15" x 5.5" | 560-15 | US Royal Classic | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (1") | 010-333 |
| 15" x 4" thru 15" x 5.5" | 560-15 | US Royal Classic | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (2-1/4") | 010-334 |
| 16 x 5 thru 16 x 6 | 600H16 | Avon Turbospeed | Bias Ply | Premium Black Wall | 009-568 |
| 16" x 4", 16" x 4.5" | 600-16 | Coker Classic | Bias Ply | Premium White Wall (3") | 010-350 |
| 16" x 4", 16" x 4.5" | 600R16 | Excelsior Roadster | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 010-347 |
| 16" x 4", 16" x 4.5" | 600-16 | Excelsior Vintage | Bias Ply | Premium Black Wall | 010-349 |
| 16 x 5 thru 16 x 6 | 600R16 | Michelin Pilote X TT | Radial | Premium Black Wall | 009-569 |
| 19 x 2.5 | 450-19 | Ensign Triple Road Race | Bias Ply | Premium Black Wall | 009-571 |
| 19 x 2.5 | 450-19 | Ensign B5 Blackwall | Bias Ply | Premium Black Wall | 009-572 |
Wheel Sizes by Car
Marque |
OE Wheel Size |
Common Wheel Sizes |
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Austin-Healey 100-4 |
15x4" |
15x5", 15x5.5" |
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Austin-Healey 100-6 |
15x4.5" |
15x5", 15x5.5" |
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Austin-Healey 3000 |
15x4.5 to 5.5" |
15x5", 15x5.5" |
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Austin-Healey Sprite |
13x4" |
13x4.5", 13x5" |
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Jaguar E-Type Series I |
15x5" |
15x6", 15x6.5" |
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Jaguar E-Type Series II |
15x5.5" |
15x6", 15x6.5" |
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Jaguar XK120 |
16x6" |
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Jaguar XK140 |
16x5.5 to 6" |
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Jaguar XK150 |
16x6" |
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MG Midget |
13x4" |
14x4.5" |
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MG TD/TF |
15x4" |
15x4.5" |
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MGA |
15x4" |
15x4.5", 15x5" |
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MGB (Steel Wheels) |
14x4", 14x5" |
15x5.5", 15x6" |
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MGB (Wire Wheels) |
14x4.5" |
14x5.5", 15x5.5" |
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MGC |
15x5.5" |
15x6" |
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MGTC |
19x2.5" |
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Sunbeam Alpine |
13x4" |
14x4.5" |
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Sunbeam Tiger |
13x4" |
14x4.5 |
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Triumph GT6 |
13x4.5" |
14x4.5" |
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Triumph Spitfire |
13x4.5" |
14x4.5" |
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Triumph Stag |
14x5.5" |
15x5.5" |
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TR2-4A |
15x4", 15x4.5" |
15x5", 15x5.5" |
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TR6 |
15x5.5" |
15x6" |
Inner Tubes
If you're buying a set of new tube-type tires, chances are you'll need new inner tubes as well! Below is what we have available now.
Mounted & Balanced Wheel & Tire Packages
Skip the trip to the tire shop! Fewer and fewer tire stores have the right equipment or knowledge to handle wire wheels; avoid the hassle altogether with this winning combination from Moss. Marrying MWS’s stunning wire wheels to period-correct tires, this combo comes mounted and balanced—ready to be installed on your classic in your own garage. Often considered Dayton’s equal, MWS wheels feature forged center hubs and are available in two finishes: silver painted (like the original British competition cars) and the chrome plated. Avoid the guesswork of local stores that may not understand wire wheels. Moss provides a complete solution—high-quality, durable wheels matched with period-correct tires from trusted heritage brands—for precise fitment, improved safety, and greater comfort.


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Michelin X
- Historic radial, introduced in 1949, with flexible sidewalls and a firm tread crown.
- Speed Rating: T rated (up to 118 mph), ideal for moderate-speed vintage British roadsters.
- Original Michelin X tread, featuring narrow ribs and smooth blackwall sidewall.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available size: 155R15


Michelin XAS
- Classic radial with advanced 1960s-era technology and Porsche-approved N0 spec build.
- Speed Rating: V rated (up to 149 mph), suitable for high-speed vintage British and European sports cars.
- Distinct asymmetrical tread for improved cornering grip; smooth blackwall finish.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available sizes: 155HR13, 165R13, 165HR14, 155HR15, 165VR15


Michelin Pilote X
- Bias-look radial — vintage appearance with modern radial performance and comfort.
- Speed Rating: W rated (up to 168 mph), built for high-speed classic performance vehicles.
- Period-correct blackwall finish with vintage-inspired profile; ideal for 1930s–60s British sports and GT cars.
- Tube Type: Inner tube required.
- Available size: 600R16


Michelin XZX
- Classic radial design — combines vintage authenticity with the comfort and safety benefits of radial technology.
- Speed Rating: S rated (up to 112 mph), appropriate for a wide range of mid-century European and American vehicles.
- XZX tread with two large circumferential grooves and extensive siping for improved wet grip and snow traction; classic blackwall finish.
- Tube Type: Tubeless*
- Available size: 165R15






