The Coker Classic Star Series 235/55R17 whitewall tire is a modern radial tire with best-in-class speed, load and traction ratings. This tire features a 1.75-inch whitewall, which is built into the tire from day one for a long-lasting tire that offers the perfect look for your classic car. The wide whitewall fits many American classic cars from 1961 and earlier and the 235/55R17 sizing offers fitment for classic cars and modern sedans. Coker Classic Star Series tires feature a 480AA UTQG rating, giving them excellent treadwear, traction and temperature control. Another best-in-class rating is the T speed rating (118mph), as well as XL load rating, thanks to a reinforced sidewall. The low-noise tread looks and performs nicely, and this tire is DOT approved and E-marked for the European market. You won't find a better whitewall radial tire on the market, you have our word on it!
These tires feature Grade-A traction and temperature ratings, meaning you can expect excellent handling and traction on wet and dry roads. We engineered the Coker Classic Star Series to outperform all other whitewall tires, and it features a 480 AA UTQG rating for long-lasting tread life and unbeatable traction. This makes your classic car safer to drive in all weather conditions and improves your driving experience.
The Coker Classic Star Series is engineered with a reinforced sidewall to better support the weight of classic cars. This reinforcement gives the tire Extra Load (XL) rating, meaning added safety and a long-lasting sidewall that won't break down over time. You can find the load rating for this tire in the specifications column.
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, but now Coker Tire offers them in original style bias ply and modern radial construction.
T Speed Rated: Up to 118 mph (190 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level classic automobiles.
2004-05 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2/ L 4.2 (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2004-05 BMW Trucks X3 2.5i (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2004-06 BMW Trucks X3 3.0i (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2007-08 BMW Trucks X3 3.0si (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2009-10 BMW Trucks X3 xDrive30i (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2009-11 Buick Lucerne CX (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2006-11 Buick Lucerne CXL (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2011 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2003-05 Buick Park Avenue Ultra (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2008-09 Cadillac CTS Base (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2010 Cadillac CTS 3.0 (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2010-13 Cadillac CTS Luxury (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2011-13 Cadillac CTS Sedan & Wagon (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2001-05 Cadillac DeVille DTS (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2006-11 Cadillac DTS Base (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2003 Cadillac Seville STS (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2004-05 Chevrolet Impala SS (OE with P235/55R17 98W)
2014-16 Chevrolet Impala Limited Police (OE with P235/55R17 98W)
2004-05 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Supercharged (OE with P235/55R17 98W)
2002-08 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2006-11 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (OE with P235/55R17 98W)
2001-02 Ford Crown Victoria S (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2020-22 Ford Mustang EcoBoost (also 2015) (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2005 Ford Mustang GT (also 2009) (OE with P235/55ZR17 98W)
2006-08 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe (OE with P235/55ZR17 98W)
2006-09 Ford Mustang GT Premium/Premium w. Pony Pkg. (OE with P235/55ZR17 98W)
2015-17 Ford Mustang V6 (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2004 Jaguar XJ8 Base (OE with P235/55R17 99H)
2001-03 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2000-05 Pontiac Bonneville SLE (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2000-03 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2002-03 Pontiac Trucks Aztek Versatrak (AWD)/w/ISC Pkg. (OE with P235/55R17 98H)
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 (OE with 235/55R17 103H XL)
2009-11 Volkswagen Trucks Tiguan SE/SE 4Motion (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2014-16 Volkswagen Trucks Tiguan SE/SE 4Motion (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2010 Volkswagen Trucks Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition/WE 4Motion (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2017 Volkswagen Trucks Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition/WE 4Motion (OE with 235/55R17 99H)
2009 Volvo XC70 T6 (OE with 235/55R17 99V)
2014-15 Volvo XC70 3.2/T5 (OE with 235/55R17 99V)
Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
Coker Tire was founded in 1958 and many years of our history has been focused on supplying the collector vehicle market with authentic tires. Coker Classic is our house brand, which is a favorite among car restorers and enthusiasts around the world. We were the first to develop the wide whitewall radial, and it's still one of our most popular product lines to this day. Coker Classic tires are offered in both bias ply and radial construction, using modern materials to ensure proper fitment and handling for your collector vehicle.
Coker Tire Company, established in 1958 by Harold Coker in Chattanooga, Tennessee, began as a tire and service center. Over time, under the leadership of Harold's son, Corky Coker, the company shifted its focus towards the antique tire market, dedicating four decades to developing this niche. This strategic move transformed Coker Tire into a leading provider of vintage-style tires for collector vehicles.
The company specializes in manufacturing and selling vintage-style tires, including brands like Michelin, Firestone, BF Goodrich, and Uniroyal, catering to the needs of automotive enthusiasts seeking authentic period-correct tires. By utilizing original, refurbished molds or creating new molds from original drawings, Coker Tire ensures that their products maintain the classic appearance while incorporating modern materials for improved performance and safety.
In addition to tires, Coker Tire offers a range of wheels and accessories suitable for various collector vehicles. Their inventory includes steel and wire wheels designed to replace worn-out OEM wheels for makes such as Chevrolet, Ford, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercury, Chrysler, Buick, and Volkswagen. They also provide custom wire wheels for hot rods and distribute products from brands like Rocket Racing Wheels and Dayton Wire Wheels.
| Brand | Coker Classic |
| Load Index | 103 |
| Max Load Capacity | 1,929 lbs @ 32 psi |
| Overall Diameter | 27.20 |
| Radial Aspect Ratio | 55 |
| Rim Diameter | 17 in |
| Section Width | 9.70 |
| Service Description | 103T |
| Sidewall Style | Wide Whitewall |
| Sidewall Width (in) | 1.75 |
| SKU | 738108 |
| Spec DOT Approved? | Yes |
| Speed Rating | T |
| Tire Construction | Radial |
| Tire Series | Star Series |
| Tire Size | 235/55R17 |
| Tread Width | 6.70 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tubeless |
| UTQG rating | 480 AA |
| Width Radial | 235 mm |
