CLASSIC CARS

We stock many popular classic tyre replacement sizes and-if not in stock—are able to source most vintage, classic or muscle car tyres though our international network of specialist suppliers. We also supply a range of tubes and whitewall inserts. 

No modern radial tyre is an exact size replacement for a classic crossply. Crossply tyres have a sidewall profile that is between 95 and 100 percent the width of the tyre. The tallest profile in a radial is 80 percent. Radial tyres will generally look smaller in the wheel arch than a crossply. 

There are, however, plenty of commonly used radial replacements for crossply tyres. These are shown in the table below. This is intended only as a guide and are not specific recommendations. Radial tyres also generally require higher inflation pressure than crossply. If you need to fit a set of tyres to your classic vehicle, EMAIL DETAILS OF YOUR CAR and we will revert with some specific recommendations.

Balancing classic car wheels requires both a specific skill set and equipment without which the wheels on your classic car cannot be correctly balanced. We have specialised wheel balancing equipment for:

• Wire wheels – to accurately replicate mounting on splined hubs 

• Lug-centric steel wheels

Standard balancing equipment will never deliver an accurately balanced wire or vintage wheel.

The following additional services for classics are also offered:

• Exhaust systems - custom duplication to replicate sound, appearance and fit of original

• Suspension components – replacement of worn rubber ‘in-situ’ using Teflon injection or custom fabrication

• Shock Absorbers – outsourced reconditioning service for discontinued or ‘hard to find’ parts

Brakes – rebonding, drum skimming and cylinder reconditioning