Wheels / Tires: 1957 Golden Hawk white wall tire size

[57studie]

What size whitewall tire came on a 1957 Golden Hawk? How wide was the whitewall? Where can I buy them?

[Mark Klinger]

These are 2-1/4" BF Goodrich Silvertown bias whitewalls from Coker on our 57. The original spare in the trunk is the same size.

[62champ]

Looks like Summit Racing carries classic tires for Coker - so shipping is free. They have them in

Goodyear ($219), US Royal - 2.5 inch ww ($197), BF Goodrich - 2.5 inch ww ($185), and


Firestone ($181)

[57studie]

Mark and 62 Champ.

Can you tell me what size tires I need. Looks like a 2 1/4 inch whitewall is the sidewall size.

[62champ]

You might want to check your operator's guide (owner's manual), the Golden Hawk might have used a 7.10X15.

[StudeRich]

'57 Hawks had 7.10X15 (Firestone on most).

[jetboat]

I put 215s on my 57, on stock wheel's if want radials.

[studegary]

Mark and 62 Champ.

Can you tell me what size tires I need. Looks like a 2 1/4 inch whitewall is the sidewall size.

1957 Golden Hawk came with 7.10X15.

[studegary]

'57 Hawks had 7.10X15 (Firestone on most).

Only 1957 Golden Hawks came with 7.10X15. V8 Silver Hawks came with 6.70X15 and six cylinder Silver Hawks came with 6.40X15.

[Mark Klinger]

Mark and 62 Champ.

Can you tell me what size tires I need. Looks like a 2 1/4 inch whitewall is the sidewall size.

Yes, they are 7.10 x 15.

[57studie]

Who would have thought buying a set of tires would be so hard! Thanks everyone for the info. Looks like i will go with the 7.10x15 with a whitewall somewhere between 2.25 and 3.00 inches. Probably a bias tire (maybe a radial).

[62champ]

Who would have thought buying a set of tires would be so hard! Thanks everyone for the info. Looks like i will go with the 7.10x15 with a whitewall somewhere between 2.25 and 3.00 inches. Probably a bias tire (maybe a radial).

One thing is you might want to consider is usable lifespan. It is recommended, regardless of mileage, radials should be replaced after six years. The general consensus on bias-ply, if well taken care of, can last 25 years.