These 640-13S BFGoodrich Silvertown bias ply white wall tires offer just the right amount of classic style to your classic car. They feature authentic tread and 2.25 inch whitewall. The upper sidewall has a very fine pie crust styling that looks fantastic. The 640-13 size offers direct fitment for many vintage European sports cars, including direct replacement for 1953 through 1962 Mercedes Benz 180 series, as well as fitments for 1962 Toyota Toyopet, and 1957 Opel Kapitan. This bias ply tire is S speed rated for use on vintage sports cars like the makes and models listed above. This is a tubeless tire but you may need to run a tube, depending on your wheel choice. BFGoodrich Bias Ply wide whitewall tires are an outstanding option to give your car period-correct looks. It's proven that a clean, original look increases your automobile's value at the auction block! Why roll around on plain modern radials, when you can easily add tons of classic sixties style with a set of authentic bias ply tires from Coker Tire Company? Made in the USA!
This product features a genuine wide whitewall sidewall style. This means that the bright white rubber is added directly to the tire sidewall during initial construction of the carcass, resulting in a truly integrated, high-quality product after vulcanization. Wide whitewall tires were a very popular choice from the 1930's through the end of the 1950's, and were eventually phased out of mainstream production by 1962. Originally, wide whitewall tires featured a bias ply construction, Coker Tire offers these tires in both original style bias ply and modern radial construction.
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: 185/70R13
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 650R13
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 175R13
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 175/75R13
1953 Allard Palm Beach 21C-4
1964-1968 Amphicar Amphicar Standard
1955-1962 Borgward Isabella SW
1953-1956 Ford Zephyr-Eotta Standard
1957-1964 Ford Mark III Zodiac
1961-1968 Ford Taunus 17M Station Wagon
1965-1968 Ford Taunus 17M/20M
1956-1958 Holden FE Standard
1958-1960 Holden FC Standard
1960-1961 Holden FB Standard
1961-1962 Holden EK Standard
1956-1959 Mercedes-Benz 219 Standard
1953-1962 Mercedes-Benz 180D Standard
1953-1962 Mercedes-Benz 180 Standard
1953-1961 Opel Caravan Station Wagon
1961-1962 Toyota Toyopet Crown Custom
Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
Coker Tire is proud to offer a 100-year range of fitment, thanks to a huge variety of BFGoodrich tires. From the early 1900's to the modern era, the BFG product lines offer original fitments and custom sizes for hot rods, classic trucks and more. We offer BFGoodrich tires in authentic bias ply construction, as well as modern radials. Also included in the BFG line are the famous Radial T/A, g-Force Comp and All Terrain T/A KO2 tires. You won't find a more comprehensive tire product line in the world!
BFGoodrich, founded by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich in 1870 in Akron, Ohio, was among the first rubber tire manufacturers in the United States. Initially producing rubberized hoses and belts, the company expanded into pneumatic bicycle tires and, by 1896, became the first U.S. manufacturer of pneumatic automobile tires.
Throughout its history, BFGoodrich has been at the forefront of tire innovation. In 1947, it introduced the first tubeless tire in the U.S., enhancing vehicle performance and safety. By 1965, the company produced the nation's first radial tires, offering longer tread life and improved ride comfort. BFGoodrich also developed an early version of the run-flat tire in 1967, allowing vehicles to continue driving despite a puncture.
The brand's commitment to performance is evident in its motorsport achievements. BFGoodrich tires have been used in various competitions, including the Indianapolis 500, Baja 1000, and Paris-Dakar Rally, securing numerous victories and solidifying its reputation in the racing community.
| Brand | BFGoodrich |
| Construction Ply | 4 PLY POLY |
| GTIN | 00842199104790 |
| Max Load Capacity | 1045@32 psi |
| Overall Diameter | 25.30 |
| Rim Diameter | 13 in |
| Rim Width (in) | 4.00 - 4.50 |
| Section Width | 6.40 |
| Sidewall Style | Wide Whitewall |
| Sidewall Width (in) | 2.250 |
| SKU | 51005 |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Tire Series | Silvertown |
| Tire Size | 640-13S |
| Tread Depth (32nds) | 12 |
| Tread Width | 4.25 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Width Bias Ply | 6.40 |
