The Goodyear Polysteel 225/70R15 Raised White Letter tire was an iconic 1970's tire and this is the more common "large letter" version of the famous RWL tire. It was found on 1979 through 1982 Corvettes, Trans Ams and many other cars from the era. The beautiful white lettering and authentic sidewall markings make this an excellent choice for your second generation Firebird restoration. Radial construction provides a smooth ride.
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.
Similar Size Bias Ply Alternative: 710-15
Similar Size Bias Ply Alternative: 825-15
Similar Size Bias Ply Alternative: G78-15
Similar Size Bias Ply Alternative: G70-15
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 205R15
Similar Size Radial Alternative: P215/75R15
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 710R15
Suggested 6-8 inch wide rim.
1980-84 Aston Martin V-8 Base (OE with 225/70HR15)
1983 Buick Riviera T-Type/Luxury/Anniversary (OE with P225/70R15)
1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz/Diesel (OE with P225/70R15)
1980-81 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (OE with P225/70R15)
1980-82 Chevrolet Corvette Base (OE with P225/70R15)
1990-91 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Police Pkg. (OE with P225/70HR15)
1996-01 Jeep Trucks Cherokee Sport (Police Pkg.) (OE with P225/70R15 100H)
1980-86 Maserati Quattroporte Base (OE with 225/70VR15)
1982 Mercury Marquis w/Police Pkg. (OE with P225/70R15)
1980-81 Pontiac Firebird Formula w/aluminum wheels (OE with P225/70R15)
1980-81 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (OE with P225/70R15)
1980-81 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am w/Performance Pkg. (OE with P225/70R15)
Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
Goodyear is one of the most famous brands in the tire world, and our line of Goodyear classic tires, includes famous muscle car tires like the Goodyear Polyglas and many more from the 1960's and 1970's. Also included in the Goodyear product line is a series of whitewall tires, and various raised white letter and yellow letter tires from the '80s and beyond.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling in Akron, Ohio, has evolved into one of the world's leading tire manufacturers. Named after Charles Goodyear, the inventor of vulcanized rubber, the company produces tires for a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial trucks, motorcycles, and aircraft.
Goodyear is renowned for its innovative contributions to the tire industry. Recently, the company has been developing smart tires equipped with embedded sensors capable of detecting hazardous road conditions, such as rain, ice, and snow. These advanced tires can communicate with a vehicle's driver-assist systems to enhance automatic emergency braking, thereby improving safety.
Goodyear's dedication to quality and technological advancement has solidified its position as a trusted name in the tire industry for over a century.
| Make | Model | Years | Fitment Notes |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1973 | Chevrolet equips the 1973 Corvette Base Model with a 225/70R15 tire. |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1974 | Chevrolet equips the 1974 Corvette Base Model with a 225/70R15 tire. |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1975 | Chevrolet equips the 1975 Corvette Base Model with a 225/70R15 tire. |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1976 | Chevrolet equips the 1976 Corvette Base Model with a 225/70R15 tire. |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1977 | Chevrolet equips the 1977 Corvette Base Model with a 225/70R15 tire. |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1978 | Chevrolet equips the 1978 Corvette Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1979 | Chevrolet equips the 1979 Corvette Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1980 | Chevrolet equips the 1980 Corvette Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1981 | Chevrolet equips the 1981 Corvette Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1982 | Chevrolet equips the 1982 Corvette Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
| Brand | Goodyear |
| Circumference | 80.36 |
| Construction Ply | 2 PLY POLY/STEEL |
| Max Load Capacity | 1753 lbs. @ 35 psi |
| Overall Diameter | 27.45 |
| Radial Aspect Ratio | 70 |
| Revolutions per mile | 788 |
| Rim Diameter | 15 in |
| Rim Width (in) | 8 |
| Section Width | 9.75 |
| Sidewall Style | RWL |
| SKU | 153286 |
| Tire Construction | Radial |
| Tire Series | Polysteel |
| Tire Size | 225/70R15 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Width Radial | 225 mm |
