820-15 Lester 4.25" Whitewall TirePopular replacement for OEM, Lester tires have been a dominant leader in the vintage tire market for many years and feature a pre-siped tread design for better performance.Features:Correct fitment for Cadillac, Lincoln, Packard, etc.Smooth sidewall for quieter ride Made in USA.
This product features a genuine wide whitewall sidewall style. This means that the bright white rubber is added directly to the tire sidewall during initial construction of the carcass, resulting in a truly integrated, high-quality product after vulcanization. Wide whitewall tires were a very popular choice from the 1930's through the end of the 1950's, and were eventually phased out of mainstream production by 1962. Originally, wide whitewall tires featured a bias ply construction, Coker Tire offers these tires in both original style bias ply and modern radial construction.
Bias ply tire construction is a method that was used from the 1900's through the 1970's on passenger cars and light trucks. Bias ply tires feature ply cords that run at a 45 degree angle to the bead, and overlap in a crisscross pattern, depending on how many ply layers are used. This creates a strong tire, but bias ply tires have a tendency to follow breaks or ruts in the pavement. Bias ply tires are the most authentic choice for classic car restorations and traditional hot rod builds. Coker Tire offers a huge variety of bias ply tires for many applications.
Similar Size Bias Ply Alternative: 900-15
Similar Size Bias Ply Alternative: L78-15
Similar Size Bias Ply Alternative: L70-15
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 235R15
Similar Size Radial Alternative: P235/75R15
Similar Size Radial Alternative: P255/70R15
Similar Size Radial Alternative: 820R15
Suggested 6-8 inch wide rim.
1955-1960 Bentley S-Type Standard
1960-1956 Bentley S2/S3 Saloon
1948-1949 Buick Roadmaster
1950 Buick Standard
1958-1961 Cadillac Eldorado Series Standard
1964-1965 Cadillac Eldorado Front Wheel Drive
1948-1949 Cadillac Special
1948-1959 Cadillac Standard
1955-1957 Cadillac Standard S
1959 Cadillac Commercial
1959-1964 Cadillac 8-60 Series Standard
1959-1964 Cadillac 8-62 Series Standard
1960-1963 Cadillac 8-75 Series Standard
1962 Cadillac 8-63 Series Standard
1964-1965 Cadillac 67 Series Limousine
1966-1969 Cadillac 75 Limousine
1948-1953 Chrysler New Yorker 8 Passenger
1948-1952 Chrysler Saratoga Wagon
1951-1956 Chrysler Imperial C
1956 Chrysler Crown Imperial C70
1961 Chrysler 300G Standard
1952-1953 Desoto S 8 Passenger
1953 Desoto Firedome 8 Passenger V8
1949-1950 Dodge Station Wagon D
1953-1956 Imperial C-V8 Custom
1960-1961 Imperial V8 Crown Standard
1961 Imperial V8 Custom Standard
1960-1961 Imperial V8 Le Baron Standard
1963-1964 Imperial All Models Standard
1952-1954 Lincoln Convertible Standard
1954-1955 Lincoln Custom Standard
1952-1953 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Standard
1953 Lincoln V8 Capri
1954-1955 Lincoln V8 Special
1956-1957 Continental Premiere Standard
1956-1957 Continental V8 Capri
1949-1950 Packard Custom 8
1949-1950 Packard Super 8
1953-1954 Packard Sedan Sedan
1955-1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Standard
1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Standard
1953-1954 Volvo PV 831
1955 Volvo PV 830
Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
The Lester Tire Company, founded by Tom Lester in the 1960s, became a prominent supplier in the vintage tire market. Originally named "Lincoln Highway," the company developed a reputation for producing high-quality tires suitable for both pre-war and post-war vehicles. Their products featured a pre-siped ribbed tread design, offering a smooth and quiet ride, and their classic sidewall styling became popular among classic car enthusiasts.
In 1982, Universal Vintage Tire Company acquired the assets of the Lester Tire Company, expanding their selection of vintage tires. At the time of acquisition, Lester Tire was an influential leader in the development and sales of antique and classic car tires. The addition of the Lester tire molds allowed Universal to create an inventory of tire sizes unparalleled elsewhere in the world.
Today, Lester tires continue to be available through Universal Vintage Tire, catering to the needs of classic car enthusiasts seeking authentic and reliable tire options for their vintage vehicles. The enduring legacy of the Lester Tire Company reflects its significant contribution to the preservation and enjoyment of classic automobiles.
Lester tires are manufactured in authentic molds, using bias ply construction. We offer the Lester Tire brand in nearly 40 sizes, ranging from the Brass Era into the 1960's. Rim diameters range from 14 to 23 inches in conventional bias ply tires, and we also offer two High Pressure tires in the Lester brand. There are many Pre-War fitments, such as the classic 600-16 size, but we also offer hard-to-find sizes for 17 and 18 inch wheels from the 1930's. Scroll through the many sizes and styles and find the right fit for your classic car.
| Brand | Lester |
| Rim Diameter | 15 in |
| Sidewall Style | Wide Whitewall |
| Sidewall Width (in) | 4.250 |
| SKU | 61960 |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Tire Series | Lester Classic |
| Tire Size | 820-15 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tube Type |
| Width Bias Ply | 8.20 |
