1950–1979 VW Beetle Bus Type 3 Coker 165R15 2.25 Whitewall Radial
Give your Air Cooled Volkswagen the wide whitewall vintage look with modern radial performance using this Coker Classic 165R15 — steel belted tubeless radial with the traditional OEM VW whitewall style.
The Coker Classic 165R15 is the tire that gets the vintage Air Cooled VW look exactly right — wide whitewall styling that mirrors the original OEM Volkswagen tire appearance combined with the improved handling, better fuel economy, and modern construction of a steel belted tubeless radial. These narrow tires with the wide 2.25-inch whitewall deliver the traditional VW look without sacrificing the performance and reliability that modern radial construction provides.
Tech Note — for safety never mix radial and bias ply tires on the same vehicle. Always run all radial or all bias ply. Sold individually — order the quantity needed for your build.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1950–1979 Volkswagen Beetle Standard
- 1971–1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super
- 1950–1979 Volkswagen Bus
- 1956–1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
- 1973–1974 Volkswagen Thing
- 1961–1973 Volkswagen Type 3
- 1950–1979 Dune Buggy and Sand Rail
Features / Benefits:
- Coker Classic 165R15 steel belted tubeless radial for Air Cooled VW
- Wide 2.25-inch whitewall mirrors original OEM Volkswagen tire appearance
- Modern radial construction delivers improved handling and better fuel economy
- Vintage look with contemporary performance — correct for restoration and custom builds
- Tubeless steel belted radial construction
- Maximum inflation 35 PSI
- Never mix radial and bias ply tires — always run matching tire types
- Sold individually — order quantity to match your build
Material / Finish:
Steel belted tubeless radial construction with wide 2.25-inch whitewall for correct vintage OEM VW appearance and modern all season performance.
Dimensions:
- Size: 165R15
- Overall diameter: 25.25 in.
- Cross section: 6.50 in.
- Tread width: 4.62 in.
- Maximum inflation: 35 PSI
- Whitewall width: 2.25 in.
Because Details Matter:
The wide whitewall is what made the original Volkswagen tire look distinctive — and the Coker Classic puts that exact look on your Air Cooled VW in a modern steel belted radial that handles and wears the way a daily driver or show car demands. Vintage appearance, modern construction, and the correct dimensions for the most popular Air Cooled VW applications. Order the set your build deserves.
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