1950–1979 VW Beetle Bus Ghia Firestone 560-15 Bias Ply 1in Whitewall
The Firestone Classic 560-15 is the correct tire choice for Air Cooled VW owners who want the authentic bias ply look and feel that matches the original factory specification. The narrow 1-inch whitewall was introduced on Volkswagens in 1962 and became the standard whitewall style through the remainder of the Air Cooled era — and this Firestone Classic reproduces that look correctly in a modern tubeless 4-ply poly bias ply construction.
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:
- Firestone Classic 560-15 bias ply tire for Air Cooled VW — 1-inch narrow whitewall
- 4-ply poly bias ply construction for correct vintage look and feel
- Tubeless construction for easy fitment on standard VW rims
- Narrow 1-inch whitewall — correct style introduced on VW in 1962
- Maximum load capacity 970 lbs at 32 PSI
- Never mix radial and bias ply tires — always run matching tire types
- Sold individually — order quantity to match your build
Material / Finish:
Firestone Classic 4-ply poly bias ply tubeless construction with 1-inch narrow whitewall for correct period-authentic vintage VW appearance.
Dimensions:
- Size: 560-15
- Overall diameter: 25.79 in.
- Section width: 5.96 in.
- Tread width: 3.80 in.
- Tread depth: 12/32nds
- Rim diameter: 15 in.
- Rim width: 4.5 in.
- Whitewall width: 1 in.
- Max load: 970 lbs at 32 PSI
Because Details Matter:
The narrow 1-inch whitewall on a bias ply tire is one of the most period-correct details you can put on an Air Cooled VW — and the Firestone Classic delivers that look with the correct construction, correct profile, and the Firestone name that has been trusted on vintage vehicles for generations. Correct size, correct construction, correct look — order the set your build deserves.
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