Pirelli Stella Bianca Tire - 5.50-18

For classic vehicles, we recommend the 550-18 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA. Crafted with a structure that harmonizes perfectly with the car’s chassis, these tires provide excellent grip, consistent handling, and impressive directional stability, even though they remain vintage bias ply tires in design.

During the inter-war period, the PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA tire marked a significant advancement in tire design. It exhibited unique tread patterns and construction characteristics of that era. The tire incorporated distinct features such as a cord carcass fabric, low inflation pressure (for tires of the day), and a straight-side bead profile. These characteristics endowed the 550-18 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA with excellent directional stability, even at high speeds. A defining aspect of the Stella Bianca was its tread pattern, defined by trapezoidal blocks securely linked by robust “bridges”, which effectively resisted tearing when driven at high velocities.

The PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA also stood out as the only V-rated bias tire of its time, denoting its ability to achieve speeds up to 149 mph. Such performance standards were recognized by iconic automobile brands.

Key Specifications:

• Size: 5.50-18
  • 5.50: Nominal section width in inches.
  • 18: Rim diameter in inches.
• Construction: Vintage bias ply, cord carcass fabric, low inflation pressure (for the era), straight-side bead profile.
• Tread Pattern: Trapezoidal blocks securely linked by robust “bridges.”
• Speed Rating: V (up to 149 mph).
• Key Features: Excellent grip, consistent handling, impressive directional stability, tread pattern resistant to tearing