Firestone Dirt Track Grooved Rear Tire, 820-15

This Firestone Dirt Track grooved rear tire measures 820-15, giving the tall, narrow stance styled after the rear tires run on 1950s sprint cars and later carried into the hot rod and street rod scene of the 1960s.

Construction and approval

Built with a four-ply nylon bias-ply casing, it carries DOT approval for highway use while keeping the piecrust-sidewall look of a vintage racing slick, and it is manufactured in the USA. The grooved tread suits traditional hot rods and vintage-style race cars, particularly builds styled after the 1920s-1940s era, and a ribbed front tread is sold separately in several sizes to round out a matched vintage look.

Measurements

• Tread width: 6.75 in.
• Section width: 9.18 in.
• Overall diameter: 30.92 in.
• Max load capacity: 1415 lb at 32 psi
• Suggested rim width: 6.00-8.50 in.

Common questions

Is this tire street legal? Yes, despite the vintage racing styling it carries DOT approval. What era does the look suit? It is styled after 1920s-1940s hot rods and vintage sprint cars. Is a matching front tire available? Yes, a ribbed front tread is offered separately in a few sizes.