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C/10 King · 06-06-2010, 11:05 AM

To make a short story even shorter, I just bought a new set of tires for my shop truck and had the white letters reversed facing inside, well it's been two days and I don't think that I like it. Okay I want some opinions, White letters in or out....... or other? Thanks

CG · 06-06-2010, 11:06 AM

99 percent of the time I am a total white letters in guy. BUT (lol) I think that truck looks better with them out. I love the mags on that thing...cool stuff!

EDIT: Just noticed the white wall look, I dont care for that one at all, if you were looking for an opinion on that look =)

Sinister · 06-06-2010, 11:09 AM

I like the letters out. Those whitewalls would look great with some babymoon hubcaps.

Bishops Trucks · 06-06-2010, 11:11 AM

I'm a letters out guy myself.

sanford66 · 06-06-2010, 11:14 AM

How about the whitewalls with the slots! Just my 2cents. Joseph

Justin87 · 06-06-2010, 11:16 AM

I like the letters in. Guess I'm the odd man out.

**Stocker** · 06-06-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin87

I like the letters in. Guess I'm the odd man out.

You're not alone. I've been a 'white letters out' guy for years, but now I prefer my tires black.

**KevsClassics** · 06-06-2010, 12:16 PM

Black walls. Why even ask?

C/10 King · 06-06-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Black walls. Why even ask?

I was hoping you wouldn't see this thread!!!!!!!!!!

Now go back and wire somebodys car or something.

C/10 King · 06-06-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

99 percent of the time I am a total white letters in guy. BUT (lol) I think that truck looks better with them out. I love the mags on that thing...cool stuff!

EDIT: Just noticed the white wall look, I dont care for that one at all, if you were looking for an opinion on that look =)

Yes, I want that opinion too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister

I like the letters out. Those whitewalls would look great with some babymoon hubcaps.

Now that's a thought.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanford66

How about the whitewalls with the slots! Just my 2cents. Joseph

Aaaaaaaaaaaah no.

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Originally Posted by Justin87

I like the letters in. Guess I'm the odd man out.

You know, I've done it this way before on other trucks,and loved it, But I really don't care for it on this one.

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Originally Posted by Stocker

You're not alone. I've been a 'white letters out' guy for years, but now I prefer my tires black.

I really thought I would lie them this way, but I guess not.

packrat42 · 06-10-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sanford66

How about the whitewalls with the slots! Just my 2cents. Joseph

I'm with this guy

CG · 06-06-2010, 11:16 AM

To me for the white walls to work at all the truck will need to be a lot lower.

big_al_71 · 06-06-2010, 12:24 PM

Black walls for me also!!!

**N2TRUX** · 06-06-2010, 12:37 PM

I say get the best of both worlds. Run them in on one side and out on the other....

Seriously, I don't nprmally care for white letters out. Since you are running a retro size and style of rim, I think they fit the theme.

C/10 King · 06-06-2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I say get the best of both worlds. Run them in on one side and out on the other....

Seriously, I don't nprmally care for white letters out. Since you are running a retro size and style of rim, I think they fit the theme.

Bingo!!!! I think you hit the nail on head. Now I'm going back tomorrow to have them reversed.

BBBBut, I still what those opinions, Keep them coming!!!!!!!

BossHogg69 · 06-06-2010, 12:58 PM

I usually like the white letters out, but from some reason, your truck looks badass with the BLACKWALL OUT w/ SLOTS!!!

C/10 King · 06-07-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Seriously, I don't nprmally care for white letters out. Since you are running a retro size and style of rim, I think they fit the theme.

" I think they fit the theme." I think that what sums it up for me, anyway I just took it back to the tire shop.

dwcsr · 06-06-2010, 12:59 PM

White walls, the rims painted the color of your lettering with a gold stripe and baby moons or some other center cap. like
https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/Shop/s...20C&Catalog=RO

**Stocker** · 06-06-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

White walls, the rims painted the color of your lettering with a gold stripe and baby moons or some other center cap. like
https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/Shop/s...20C&Catalog=RO

I looked at the pic before I saw your link... my first thought was No, that's the wrong era, but would look good for 1940s vehicles.

junkyardjohn · 06-06-2010, 01:14 PM

I'm a lettering in kinda guy simply because before i wear em out i inevitably get a curb rash on one of the tires. Then they look terrible. Your truck looks great either way. The white walls just don't work at all in my opinion.

john

Flat 67 · 06-06-2010, 01:47 PM

black............Flat67

**El Jay** · 06-06-2010, 01:48 PM

Black walls.

raycow · 06-06-2010, 01:51 PM

White letters were popular in the 70s. If your build concept is a period-correct rod, then definitely run them facing out. If not, then face them in. Also, if you do run them facing in, cover the letters with black tire paint. IMO, it does not look good when you can see the letters facing in if you look under the truck from a distance

Ray

Jaysonb · 06-06-2010, 02:06 PM

Black walls out for sure!!!

prairewolf · 06-06-2010, 02:18 PM

Blackwall out looks more beefcake to me. ... for bling I would add the chalk stripe to back tires, that is on drag car rear tires, .. it looks cool when they roll up to the line.... I am actually being serious.

06-06-2010, 11:05 AM	#1
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Undecided "I so confused" To make a short story even shorter, I just bought a new set of tires for my shop truck and had the white letters reversed facing inside, well it's been two days and I don't think that I like it. Okay I want some opinions, White letters in or out....... or other? Thanks Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze" Last edited by C/10 King; 06-06-2010 at 12:16 PM. Reason: oops

06-06-2010, 11:06 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,846	Re: Undecided "I so confused" 99 percent of the time I am a total white letters in guy. BUT (lol) I think that truck looks better with them out. I love the mags on that thing...cool stuff! EDIT: Just noticed the white wall look, I dont care for that one at all, if you were looking for an opinion on that look =) Last edited by CG; 06-06-2010 at 11:08 AM.

06-06-2010, 11:09 AM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Undecided "I so confused" I like the letters out. Those whitewalls would look great with some babymoon hubcaps. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

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06-06-2010, 11:16 AM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,846	Re: Undecided "I so confused" To me for the white walls to work at all the truck will need to be a lot lower.

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dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Undecided "I so confused" White walls, the rims painted the color of your lettering with a gold stripe and baby moons or some other center cap. like https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/Shop/s...20C&Catalog=RO Attached Images Last edited by dwcsr; 06-06-2010 at 01:01 PM.

06-06-2010, 01:14 PM	#20
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Undecided "I so confused" I'm a lettering in kinda guy simply because before i wear em out i inevitably get a curb rash on one of the tires. Then they look terrible. Your truck looks great either way. The white walls just don't work at all in my opinion. john __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

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06-06-2010, 01:51 PM	#23
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Undecided "I so confused" White letters were popular in the 70s. If your build concept is a period-correct rod, then definitely run them facing out. If not, then face them in. Also, if you do run them facing in, cover the letters with black tire paint. IMO, it does not look good when you can see the letters facing in if you look under the truck from a distance Ray Last edited by raycow; 06-06-2010 at 01:56 PM.

06-06-2010, 02:06 PM	#24
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Undecided "I so confused" Black walls out for sure!!!

06-06-2010, 02:18 PM	#25
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,892	Re: Undecided "I so confused" Blackwall out looks more beefcake to me. ... for bling I would add the chalk stripe to back tires, that is on drag car rear tires, .. it looks cool when they roll up to the line.... I am actually being serious. __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat. Last edited by prairewolf; 06-06-2010 at 02:21 PM.

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