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Classic car tyres are tyres that are still in production and suitable for vehicles which have been made between the late 1920s and early 1980s
There are four types of classic car tyre; Beaded Edge tyres, Wired-on Tyres, Cross-ply Tyres and Radial Tyres.
Beaded Edge Tyres – mostly found on vintage European cars – have large ridges of hard rubber round the tyre that were designed to hook to the wheel’s rim.
Wire-on tyres are similar to the previous Beaded edge tyres, with the key difference being that wire-on tyres had a wire within the beads in order to stop it from stretching and ensuring it won’t come off the wheel.
Cross-Ply tyres were designed with ‘superimposed layers of textile cord running at alternate angles from bead-to-bead’, meaning that the sidewall and tread became one rigid structure.
Radial Tyres are created with ‘ply cords that radiate at a 90 degree angle from the wheel rim’ which enable better vertical flexibility while maximising the amount of contact with the road and ensuring better handling.
Tyres made for fitment of classic cars typically meet the F.I.V.A. definition of a classic car:
• Minimum of 30 years old
• Not intended for daily transport use
• Conserved in a historically accurate condition
The size of a tyre is printed onto the side of the tyre – on the area known as the sidewall. When looking for the size, you will see that it is made up of a series of numbers and letters.
We know that it is important to choose the right tyre for your classic or vintage car vehicle. To ensure that there is a choice for all types of motorists Blackcircles.com stocks a vast array of different classic car tyres.
Developed and Tuned for Sport Compacts the Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 delivers outstanding street performance in wet and dry conditions and superb steering response.
The BF Goodrich Radial T/A (Raised White Lettering) Car Tyres are Car Tyres that come in 20 different variants. The Radial T/A (Raised White Lettering) model comes in a variety of rim sizes ranging from 14 to 15 inch. The BF Goodrich Radial T/A (Raised White Lettering) Car Tyres are exempt from tyre labelling. Buy your tyres online today.
Michelin's XZX is a classic car tyre produced in the 1970s to offer good overall performance in a variety of weather conditions.
Michelin's XWX is a classic tyre produced to provide high performance for classic sports cars.
A classic car is typically a vehicle that's aged, possesses unique qualities and often holds sentimental or collectible value.
The exact point can vary, but cars around 20 to 25 years old generally start being considered as classics.
In the UK, cars over 40 years old are exempt from paying vehicle tax.
Insurance providers often consider cars over 15 to 25 years old as candidates for classic car insurance.
Generally, cars built before 1973 are exempt from Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charges in London.
Yes, a 20-year-old car could be considered a classic by some standards.
Yes, many enthusiasts and insurance companies consider cars of 25 years or older as classic vehicles.
Yes, classic car insurance often provides tailored coverage and agreed value, which can be very beneficial for preserving the value of your unique vehicle.
Classic car insurance is specialised coverage designed to protect older vehicles that hold special value or significance.