Universal Sport | Redline | 185R15

Suitable Radial Replacement For: 6.40-15 Bias Ply Tire

Similar Size Radial Alternative: 185/80R15

This product features a genuine redline sidewall style, sometimes known as a red stripe, due to the thin 3/8-inch strip rubber. This means that the red rubber is added directly to the tire sidewall during initial construction of the carcass, resulting in a truly integrated, high-quality product after vulcanization. Redline tires hit the American automobile market in 1964 with the introduction of the Pontiac GTO and remained a popular muscle car tire until around 1970. Dual redline tires (two red stripes) were an option on Ford Mustangs, and are now reproduced in original bias ply construction as well as radial construction. 

Radial tires were first introduced by Michelin in the 1950's, and by the mid 1970's, all American cars came from the factory with radial tires. Radial tire construction means that the tire's ply layers are positioned at a 90 degree angle to the bead. This allows the tire to flex and glide over bumps and breaks in the road. Radial tires provide a smoother ride and longer tread life than bias ply tires. We offer wide whitewall radial tires, as well as narrow whitewalls, redlines, gold lines and high performance radial tires. 

We have 70 sizes and styles in this amazing product line from Universal. These tires fit a wide range of classic cars, from 1900's antiques to 1970's sports cars. Coker Tire is proud to offer Universal tires, available in whitewall, black sidewall and redline for many classic car fitments. Also included in the Universal line are a couple of very affordable options for the famous Ford Model A.