650-16 Lester 4" Whitewall TireKnown for their superior handling and good looks, Lester tires remain a top choice for Classics everywhereFeatures:Pre-siped tread design for smooth quiet rideClassic sidewall styling ideal for pre- and post-war cars 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.
1934-1935 Auburn Standard Standard
1936-1938 Buick 40 Standard
1936-1941 Buick 40 Special
1941 Buick Series 40B-Eight Special
1940-1942 Buick 50 Super
1947-1947 Buick Super
1946-1949 Buick Special
1971-1972 Chevrolet C30 Pickup Dual Rear Wheel
1935-1936 Chrysler Deluxe AIRSTREAM-Series C8-Eight
1937-1941 Chrysler 6-Royal 28 - 7 Passenger
1937-1938 Chrysler IMPERIAL AND NEW YORK Special-Series C19-Eight
1941-1942 Chrysler 6-Windsor 8 Passenger
1933 Continental Ace Deluxe
1936-1937 Cord 8- Standard
1934-1935 Desoto 6 Standard
1937-1939 Desoto 6 Air Stream 7 Passenger
1940-1948 Desoto 6-Deluxe 7 Passenger
1936-1940 Dodge 7 Passenger
1939-1942 Dodge Custom LWB Series
1941-1942 Dodge Deluxe/Special Six 7 Passenger
1946-1948 Dodge 7 Passenger Standard
1940-1941 Ford V8 Mercury
1971-1972 GMC C3500 Pickup Pickup 2 Wheel door Dual Rear Wheel
1934-35 Graham Standard
1938 Graham 77 Supercharger
1934-1935 Hudson 8 cylinder Standard
1939-1940 Hudson Country Club Eight
1941 Hudson Commodore Commodore
1941-1942 Hudson Standard Standard
1934-1939 Hupmobile 8 Standard
1934-1936 Nash Advanced 8 Standard
1935-1942 Nash 8-Ambassador 80
1934-1942 Oldsmobile Standard
1940 Oldsmobile DYNAMIC-Series 70-Six
1946-1947 Oldsmobile Dynamic 8 - 76 & 78
1937-1939 Packard,Six(1700)-Six
1940 Packard,ONE-TWENTY(1801)-Eight
1948 Packard Standard 8
1953-1954 Packard Commercial
1937-1942 Plymouth 6-Deluxe 7 Passenger
1935-1937 Pontiac 8 cylinder
1937-1940 Pontiac Deluxe
1941-1948 Pontiac Streamliner
1940-1948 Pontiac Torpedo
1934-1936 Reo Standard
1934 Studebaker 6-Dictator A (Optional)
1935 Studebaker 8-Commander 1-B
1935 Studebaker 2-A Standard
1936-1937 Studebaker PRESIDENT-SERIES 3C-Eight
1938-1939 Studebaker STATE PRESIDENT-SERIES-Eight
1936-1940 Studebaker 8-President Standard
1959 Willys Truck Type Standard
1959 Willys Utility Wagons 4 Wheel Drive
1954-1956 Allard Safari Standard
1957 Allard Sport Standard
1946-1952 Bentley Mark VI Standard
1952-1955 Bentley Continental R
1952-1955 Bentley R-Type Standard
1955 Daimler Regency 3.5 Liter
1956-1958 Daimler One-O-Four 3.5 Liter
1951-1953 Jensen 4 Liter Standard
1957-1961 Maserati 3500 Gran Turismo
1959-1962 Maserati 5000 Gran Turismo
1949-1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Standard
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 | 16 in |
| Sidewall Style | Wide Whitewall |
| Sidewall Width (in) | 4.000 |
| SKU | 67621 |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Tire Series | Lester Classic |
| Tire Size | 650-16 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tube Type |
| Width Bias Ply | 6.50 |
