There are a few companies servicing vintage tyre requirements, essential wear for certain period roadster type kits, replicas, classics and hot rods and their inventory includes whitewalls.

Among the leaders in the field is North Hants Tyres of Aldershot, established in 1948 and the company has recently made available the world’s first vintage radial tyre, the Excelsior Stahl range, which comes in a variety of sizes from 16-21in with prices from £155 each. It’s a direct replacement for many vintage-type crossplies.

Brands stocked, in addition to Excelsior, are American Classic, Austone, BF Goodrich, Coker, Federal and Galaxy.

More information from www.northhantstyres.com or 01252 318 666 ENDS.