Dyeing whitewalls red? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WinDancer · 07-17-2007, 11:22 PM

I gave up on spending the 1200-1300 for the old style redlines.

Back to my old faithful Les, bought 70,000 mile tires with a whitewall and had that mounted out so they show.

From making sheaths for my knives I am familiar with leather dye.

I can't see a problem with using red dye to color the whitewalls. May have to redo it every year or so.

Has anyone else done this? I thought I saw a thread about this earlier but can't find it now.

I did find the posts about creating whilewalls by sanding and grinding- not what I am after.

These are brand-new tires Schwab to home- and they have the raised whitewall all clean and unfooledaroundwith.

What have YOU tried, and how happy are you with it?

Some pics would be good too

Thanks,
_______

'68 longbed · 07-17-2007, 11:38 PM

i know the "mc-parts stores" usually have markers to color your white walls different colors

Spray-Bomb · 07-17-2007, 11:50 PM

Yeah, I thin DuPont makes some permanent makers just for tires

I did a quick search for ya & here's what I found

http://www.solomotoparts.com/catalog...n-p-16710.html

http://www.motosport.com/street/prod...=badger-street

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...674&Division=6

**special-K** · 07-18-2007, 05:52 AM

What size tires are you using.Did you find any narrow whites bigger than 235/75s?I was going to have custom wide tires made in narrow whitewalls by Diamondback Classics for $800 a set.

Orange · 07-18-2007, 08:46 AM

Haha - Sorry to interrupt (someone already suggested my answer - the DuPont marker) - but special-K, is that JUST to torment Asa or what!!??

DLB

WinDancer · 07-18-2007, 12:22 PM

Orange, tire sizes for me are limited to what my truck can handle because of our access road.
I bought P235/75-R15 this time- tallest tires that will fit-
and can now navigate in and out without the headers scraping.

07-17-2007, 11:22 PM	#1
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Dyeing whitewalls red? I gave up on spending the 1200-1300 for the old style redlines. Back to my old faithful Les, bought 70,000 mile tires with a whitewall and had that mounted out so they show. From making sheaths for my knives I am familiar with leather dye. I can't see a problem with using red dye to color the whitewalls. May have to redo it every year or so. Has anyone else done this? I thought I saw a thread about this earlier but can't find it now. I did find the posts about creating whilewalls by sanding and grinding- not what I am after. These are brand-new tires Schwab to home- and they have the raised whitewall all clean and unfooledaroundwith. What have YOU tried, and how happy are you with it? Some pics would be good too Thanks, _______ __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

07-17-2007, 11:38 PM	#2
'68 longbed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 181	Re: Dyeing whitewalls red? i know the "mc-parts stores" usually have markers to color your white walls different colors

07-17-2007, 11:50 PM	#3
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Dyeing whitewalls red? Yeah, I thin DuPont makes some permanent makers just for tires I did a quick search for ya & here's what I found http://www.solomotoparts.com/catalog...n-p-16710.html http://www.motosport.com/street/prod...=badger-street http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...674&Division=6 __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

07-18-2007, 05:52 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dyeing whitewalls red? What size tires are you using.Did you find any narrow whites bigger than 235/75s?I was going to have custom wide tires made in narrow whitewalls by Diamondback Classics for $800 a set. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-18-2007, 08:46 AM	#5
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Dyeing whitewalls red? Haha - Sorry to interrupt (someone already suggested my answer - the DuPont marker) - but special-K, is that JUST to torment Asa or what!!?? DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

07-18-2007, 12:22 PM	#6
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Dyeing whitewalls red? Orange, tire sizes for me are limited to what my truck can handle because of our access road. I bought P235/75-R15 this time- tallest tires that will fit- and can now navigate in and out without the headers scraping. __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400



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