1954-1961 C1 Coker BFG Silvertown 2.5 Whitewall
B.F. Goodrich's Silvertown series tire made its debut on the Corvette in 1954 and remained an original equipment supplier through the 1967 model year. Mid America Motorwork's B.F. Goodrich Silvertown Bias-Ply Tires are found on more classic Corvettes than any other brand today.
Built on a legendary heritage of demonstrated superiority, our Silvertown tires are road and tour tested for unmatched reliability. Concourse judges continually recognize our reproduction B.F. Goodrich Silvertown tires for their historical accuracy and authenticity.
Let Mid America Motorworks wrap your 1954-1964 Corvette's wheels in a set of our reproduction B.F. Goodrich Silvertown tires and see for yourself why they are the most popular vintage tires available today.
Tech Specs:
- Size 6.70x15
- Intended Rim Width 5"- 6"
- Section Width 7.00"
- Tread Width 4.50"
- Overall Diameter 28.00"
- 4 Ply Poly Construction
- 2 1/2" Whitewall
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
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C1 1953-1962 Corvette Wheel & Tire Reference Guide
When purchasing new tires or wheels for your 1953-1962 Corvette, always refer to the measurements of the wheels and tires that came on your Corvette from the assembly plant. You can be certain that the information on this chart is accurate and correct for C1 Corvettes. When choosing custom or updated wheels, view the clearly marked fi tment years and sizes to ensure the best ride and continued safety while cruising!
Year | Model | Wheel Location | Wheel Size | Offset | Backspacing | Tire Size |
1953 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
1954 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
1955 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
1956 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
1957 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
| Optional | Front/Rear | 15"x 5.5" | (+) 11mm | 3.2" | 7.10-7.60 x 15 |
1958 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
| Optional | Front/Rear | 15"x 5.5" | (+) 11mm | 3.2" | 6.70 x 15 |
1959 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
| Optional | Front/Rear | 15"x 5.5" | (+) 11mm | 3.2" | 6.70 x 15 |
1960 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
| Optional | Front/Rear | 15"x 5.5" | (+) 11mm | 3.2" | 6.70 x 15 |
1961 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
| Optional | Front/Rear | 15"x 5.5" | (+) 11mm | 3.2" | 6.70 x 15 |
1962 | Corvette | Front/Rear | 15"x 5" | (+) 14mm | 3.1" | 6.70 x 15 |
| Optional | Front/Rear | 15"x 5.5" | (+) 11mm | 3.2" | 6.70 x 15 |
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