60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

REDNOSE65 · 05-24-2010, 02:37 PM

Everybody has their own opinion. I just wanted to take a lil poll and see who likes what. Post pics, sizes, and opinions here...

likaroc13 · 05-24-2010, 02:57 PM

i like the wide whites more on the rusty/ratty trucks or patina'd trucks as well as solid color trucks without trim....i mostly like the skinny whites on an original looking truck with factory trim....just my opinions

ratskin · 05-24-2010, 03:11 PM

Old School!

REDNOSE65 · 05-25-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

i like the wide whites more on the rusty/ratty trucks or patina'd trucks as well as solid color trucks without trim....i mostly like the skinny whites on an original looking truck with factory trim....just my opinions

I really dig this one...

jonathan-m · 05-24-2010, 03:17 PM

My eyes like wide whites, my wallet likes skinnies. I'm sure you can figure which one my truck is wearing...

markeb01 · 05-24-2010, 03:55 PM

For me, on restored vehicles wide whites look correct for anything 1961 and older. To the best of my memory skinny whites were introduced on the 1961 Corvair Monza and were widely referred to as “Monza Whitewalls” for many years after. Lower scale Corvairs and most everything else continued on wide whites throughout the 1961 model year. By 1962 narrow whites were the new industry standard and wide whites quickly fell out of favor. Many added narrow Portawalls to their wide whites to cheaply gain a more modern look. Here's a JC Whitney ad from 1962:

For modified, custom, or slammed trucks it is really what looks best with the combination of wheel selection, tire size, and paint color and layout (dark or light, two tone, etc). I’ve seen Cragars with narrow and wide whites and both look good, same with Radir mags, chrome rims, and wire wheels. If the truck has more of a 50’s theme – like lowered, lake pipes, wheel covers, racing discs, and spotlights – wide whites seem more appropriate. Skinnies seem more suited if it is built in a more modern style – slammed, dechromed, large wheels, etc. One thing that would sway me heavily toward narrow whites is if someone would re-release the U.S. Royal Master narrow whitewalls from the 1960's. They had continuous radial vanes or serrations from the rim to the road edge, broken only by the white stripe. All of the tops show cars used them because of their distinctive and beautiful appearance.

It really comes down to owner preference and the message they want to send about their perspective of what looks good.

REDNOSE65 · 05-25-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

For me, on restored vehicles wide whites look correct for anything 1961 and older. To the best of my memory skinny whites were introduced on the 1961 Corvair Monza and were widely referred to as “Monza Whitewalls” for many years after. Lower scale Corvairs and most everything else continued on wide whites throughout the 1961 model year. By 1962 narrow whites were the new industry standard and wide whites quickly fell out of favor. Many added narrow Portawalls to their wide whites to cheaply gain a more modern look. Here's a JC Whitney ad from 1962:

For modified, custom, or slammed trucks it is really what looks best with the combination of wheel selection, tire size, and paint color and layout (dark or light, two tone, etc). I’ve seen Cragars with narrow and wide whites and both look good, same with Radir mags, chrome rims, and wire wheels. If the truck has more of a 50’s theme – like lowered, lake pipes, wheel covers, racing discs, and spotlights – wide whites seem more appropriate. Skinnies seem more suited if it is built in a more modern style – slammed, dechromed, large wheels, etc. One thing that would sway me heavily toward narrow whites is if someone would re-release the U.S. Royal Master narrow whitewalls from the 1960's. They had continuous radial vanes or serrations from the rim to the road edge, broken only by the white stripe. All of the tops show cars used them because of their distinctive and beautiful appearance.

It really comes down to owner preference and the message they want to send about their perspective of what looks good.

Wow! thanks for the knowledge.

REDNOSE65 · 05-25-2010, 12:41 PM

geezer#99 · 05-24-2010, 06:43 PM

I prefer the thin whites like my old iron.

fryer1979 · 05-24-2010, 11:12 PM

No pics right now, but I heavily prefer the classic wide whites. And I love the way they look mounted on a set of Torque Thrusts, I'm thinkin that's what my '65 will be wearing.

62 Bowtie · 05-25-2010, 12:48 AM

WWhites I'm biased

bobcostas · 05-25-2010, 01:25 PM

ore reference material

ol_skool_chevy · 05-25-2010, 05:29 PM

I like the Skinnys alot better...and there over 100 bucks cheaper..

REDNOSE65 · 05-26-2010, 09:46 AM

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REDNOSE65 · 05-26-2010, 09:47 AM

I think I'm starting to lean towards the Skinny Whites.>>>>

fryer1979 · 05-26-2010, 08:12 PM

Anyone have a picture of skinny whites mounted on Torque Thrusts?

Rogue · 07-20-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fryer1979

Anyone have a picture of skinny whites mounted on Torque Thrusts?

Here are some on my 1962 Thunderbird, but these may be going on my '59 Edsel wagon.

I am going to run pinners on my truck, mounted on a set of Crestline Torque Thrust.

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Sbrbarber · 03-21-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

I think I'm starting to lean towards the Skinny Whites.>>>>

what size rims are you running?

MXmaniac · 05-26-2010, 09:14 PM

Skinny is the way to go for this bodystyle. In my opinion, wide whites rarely look at home on a post 1960ish vehicle.

TwoFiftyShifter · 05-26-2010, 09:55 PM

Some guy on here has/had a gold 64 short step/fleet with wide whites and 17" torq thrusts. I've yet to see a cooler combo.

Wide Whites

likaroc13 · 05-26-2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Some guy on here has/had a gold 64 short step/fleet with wide whites and 17" torq thrusts. I've yet to see a cooler combo.

Wide Whites

this one? they're not Torq-thrusts though...still looks great though

**grumpy** · 05-30-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

this one? they're not Torq-thrusts though...still looks great though

Thats my old 64. Those are 15x6 Supremes with 205/75/15 Diamondback radial www's.

Im a big fan of www's on these trucks. If you search my name for pics Ive posted over time, you'll see most of my previous rides had wide whites.

torkerjr · 05-30-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Thats my old 64. Those are 15x6 Supremes with 205/75/15 Diamondback radial www's.

Im a big fan of www's on these trucks. If you search my name for pics Ive posted over time, you'll see most of my previous rides had wide whites.

was that truck bagged?

**grumpy** · 06-01-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by torkerjr

was that truck bagged?

Yes..
Simple pipe-notch in rear. Bagged all 4 corners

ol_skool_chevy · 06-03-2010, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Thats my old 64. Those are 15x6 Supremes with 205/75/15 Diamondback radial www's.

Im a big fan of www's on these trucks. If you search my name for pics Ive posted over time, you'll see most of my previous rides had wide whites.

I have this truck as my desk top I love that way that truck sets....its been my desktop for 2 years

05-24-2010, 02:37 PM	#1
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Everybody has their own opinion. I just wanted to take a lil poll and see who likes what. Post pics, sizes, and opinions here... __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

05-24-2010, 02:57 PM	#2
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? i like the wide whites more on the rusty/ratty trucks or patina'd trucks as well as solid color trucks without trim....i mostly like the skinny whites on an original looking truck with factory trim....just my opinions Last edited by likaroc13; 05-24-2010 at 03:25 PM.

05-24-2010, 03:11 PM	#3
ratskin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western IL Posts: 358	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Old School! Attached Images

05-24-2010, 03:17 PM	#5
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? My eyes like wide whites, my wallet likes skinnies. I'm sure you can figure which one my truck is wearing... __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

05-24-2010, 03:55 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? For me, on restored vehicles wide whites look correct for anything 1961 and older. To the best of my memory skinny whites were introduced on the 1961 Corvair Monza and were widely referred to as “Monza Whitewalls” for many years after. Lower scale Corvairs and most everything else continued on wide whites throughout the 1961 model year. By 1962 narrow whites were the new industry standard and wide whites quickly fell out of favor. Many added narrow Portawalls to their wide whites to cheaply gain a more modern look. Here's a JC Whitney ad from 1962: For modified, custom, or slammed trucks it is really what looks best with the combination of wheel selection, tire size, and paint color and layout (dark or light, two tone, etc). I’ve seen Cragars with narrow and wide whites and both look good, same with Radir mags, chrome rims, and wire wheels. If the truck has more of a 50’s theme – like lowered, lake pipes, wheel covers, racing discs, and spotlights – wide whites seem more appropriate. Skinnies seem more suited if it is built in a more modern style – slammed, dechromed, large wheels, etc. One thing that would sway me heavily toward narrow whites is if someone would re-release the U.S. Royal Master narrow whitewalls from the 1960's. They had continuous radial vanes or serrations from the rim to the road edge, broken only by the white stripe. All of the tops show cars used them because of their distinctive and beautiful appearance. It really comes down to owner preference and the message they want to send about their perspective of what looks good. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-25-2010, 12:41 PM	#8
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

05-24-2010, 06:43 PM	#9
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,706	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? I prefer the thin whites like my old iron. Attached Images

05-24-2010, 11:12 PM	#10
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? No pics right now, but I heavily prefer the classic wide whites. And I love the way they look mounted on a set of Torque Thrusts, I'm thinkin that's what my '65 will be wearing.

05-25-2010, 12:48 AM	#11
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? WWhites I'm biased Attached Images

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bobcostas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 104	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? ore reference material __________________ '64 Corvair Ragtop '66 C10 Stepside "The oxen may be slow, but the Earth is patient"

05-25-2010, 05:29 PM	#13
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? I like the Skinnys alot better...and there over 100 bucks cheaper.. Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

05-26-2010, 09:46 AM	#14
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? ... __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

05-26-2010, 09:47 AM	#15
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? I think I'm starting to lean towards the Skinny Whites.>>>> Attached Images __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518 Last edited by REDNOSE65; 05-26-2010 at 09:48 AM.

05-26-2010, 08:12 PM	#16
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Anyone have a picture of skinny whites mounted on Torque Thrusts?

05-26-2010, 09:14 PM	#19
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Skinny is the way to go for this bodystyle. In my opinion, wide whites rarely look at home on a post 1960ish vehicle. __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.



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TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Some guy on here has/had a gold 64 short step/fleet with wide whites and 17" torq thrusts. I've yet to see a cooler combo. Wide Whites __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

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