Excelsior Tires offer beautiful European styling and design in an extensive range of beaded edge and straight side wall sizes. Excelsior tires feature durable nylon cord construction. These tires feature authentic antique tire tread designs and sidewall markings and are an excellent choice for antique restorations. Please note that dimensions listed tread width, section width and overall diameter are non-scientific and based on an inflated tire, mounted on a wheel. Dimensions may vary due to rim width and inflation pressure.
Since the introduction of carbon black rocked the tire industry, the original recipe for most tires has been a solid black sidewall. For classics and collector cars alike, it's hard to beat the no-nonsense appeal of a classic blackwall style tire. British sports car, classic truck and even hot rod enthusiasts love the way a nice period correct blackwall tire looks on their vehicles.
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.
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 155R15
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 560R15
1953 Allard Palm Beach 21Z-6
1955 Austin-Healey 100 S
1954 Hillman Standard
1955 Hillman Mark VIII Standard
1955-1956 Hillman Mark VIII Standard
1960-1962 Hillman Minx Estate Car
1948-1953 Holden 48/215 Standard
1953-1956 Holden FJ Standard
1950-1953 MG Midget TD
1953-1956 MG Magnette ZA
1954-1956 MG Midget TF 1500
1949-1953 Morris Oxford MO Standard
1953-1954 Morris Oxford Standard
1955-1958 Morris Oxford II Standard
1953-1954 Simca Aronde & Sport Standard
1947-1948 Studebaker 6-Champion 7G
1953-1955 Triumph Mayflower Standard
1942 Willys American 442
1949-1953 Wolseley 50 Standard
1955-1956 Wolseley Standard
Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
Excelsior tires feature vintage race designs in DOT approved tires that are excellent for restored race cars, hot rods and custom builds. The Excelsior Stahl Sport Radial is an incredibly popular vintage race-styled tire with a completely modern radial tire construction inside. The Stahl Sport Radial is extremely popular with hot rodders who love to drive their cars, both for their stylish good looks and for their long-wearing performance on the road.
Excelsior tires have a rich history intertwined with early motorcycle manufacturing. The Excelsior Motor Manufacturing & Supply Company, established in Chicago in 1907, entered the motorcycle market and by 1909 was producing models like the Autocycle, known for its efficient lubrication system and impressive fuel economy.
Today, the Excelsior tire brand is preserved through companies like Coker Tire, which specializes in vintage-style tires for classic vehicles. Coker Tire offers a range of Excelsior tires, including the Excelsior Stahl Sport Radial, designed to provide modern performance while maintaining a classic appearance.
These tires are popular among vintage car enthusiasts seeking authentic aesthetics combined with contemporary reliability. The continued production of Excelsior tires ensures that the brand's legacy endures among collectors and restorers of classic automobiles.
| Brand | Excelsior |
| Construction Ply | 4 PLY NYLON |
| Load Index | 72 |
| Overall Diameter | 25.87 |
| Rim Diameter | 15 in |
| Rim Width (in) | 3.00 - 3.50 |
| Section Width | 5.25 |
| Sidewall Style | Blackwall |
| SKU | 556642 |
| Speed Rating | P |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Tire Series | Excelsior Bias Ply |
| Tire Size | 550-15 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Width Bias Ply | 5.50 |
