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**Matt's k5** · 04-07-2010, 12:56 AM

here is my home made ww's used 235/75/r15 used tires and my 62 GMC 305 V6 makin smoke

YouTube- 1962 GMC 305 V6 Burnout Closeup

REDNOSE65 · 04-07-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 65panelrat

Used 15's Buffed with painted steelies 15x8 rear.

Looks good man!!!

Chris65GMC · 04-07-2010, 12:57 PM

Whats a good tire to start with to make your own WWW's? Anything with white letters have white under them?

Thanks!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-07-2010, 01:26 PM

Yup.

A little known fact is that back in the brass era, the 1900's cars ALL had white tires. Natural rubber was dyed black later but originally they were all white.

"Early automobile tires were made entirely of natural white rubber, however, the white rubber did not offer sufficient traction and endurance so carbon black was added to the rubber used for the treads. Using carbon black only in the tread produced tires with inner and outer sidewalls of white rubber. Later, entirely black tires became available, the still extant white sidewalls being covered with a somewhat thin, black colored layer of rubber. Should a black sidewall tire have been severely scuffed against a curb the underlying white rubber would be revealed, it is in a similar manner that raised white letter (RWL) tires are made."

bobcostas · 04-07-2010, 03:12 PM

I have 4 Diamondback wide whites on their way right now. I'm very excited. not all that excited at the dent they left in my bank account tho.

REDNOSE65 · 04-07-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bobcostas

I have 4 Diamondback wide whites on their way right now. I'm very excited. not all that excited at the dent they left in my bank account tho.

Cool man...be looking for your truck at Lone Star Round Up this weekend.

likaroc13 · 04-07-2010, 11:39 PM

i'm gonna be doing some research, but anybody know how wide you can get a tire with the thin whitewall? i'm wanting to do a big/little combo yet keep a stock look at the same time...but i'm not sure if i can get a wide enough rear tire with a thin whitewall

REDNOSE65 · 04-08-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

i'm gonna be doing some research, but anybody know how wide you can get a tire with the thin whitewall? i'm wanting to do a big/little combo yet keep a stock look at the same time...but i'm not sure if i can get a wide enough rear tire with a thin whitewall

Let me know when you find out. I'll be ready in a few weeks.

likaroc13 · 04-10-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

Let me know when you find out. I'll be ready in a few weeks.

after emailing back and forth with TireRack, the widest option they have available with the thin whitewall is a 235/75/15 in the Kumho Solus KR21

so, a big/little combo would be possible with those if doing the 215/75 & 235/75

creep · 04-13-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

after emailing back and forth with TireRack, the widest option they have available with the thin whitewall is a 235/75/15 in the Kumho Solus KR21

so, a big/little combo would be possible with those if doing the 215/75 & 235/75

I was looking at those too. Will they work on a big heavy truck?

likaroc13 · 04-13-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

I was looking at those too. Will they work on a big heavy truck?

i assume...i mentioned that i have a '66 C-10 when i messaged them...i'd double-check before buying though

btw, i really like the looks of that black Burb ^^^...that's my plan for wheels/caps/rings, except with the thin whitewall

REDNOSE65 · 04-27-2010, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

after emailing back and forth with TireRack, the widest option they have available with the thin whitewall is a 235/75/15 in the Kumho Solus KR21

so, a big/little combo would be possible with those if doing the 215/75 & 235/75

thanks for the info...

REDNOSE65 · 05-04-2010, 05:54 PM

GOTTA LOVE THIS ONE...

Frizzle Fry · 04-13-2010, 04:14 PM

Not mine:

**superflysteiny** · 04-14-2010, 09:27 PM

Here are some pic of my 64 suburban with white walls

Strodder · 04-14-2010, 09:44 PM

I never noticed before, but are there any 20" tires that have white letters? Would that be cool or what?

Strodder · 04-14-2010, 09:45 PM

BTW Superfly. Nice Suburban

**superflysteiny** · 04-14-2010, 10:20 PM

Thanks 17 inch wheels

GGinferno · 04-15-2010, 12:57 AM

You see it in person! for a daily driver it is one bad mother! Bro! I got sent back to work to the bay area and should be back saturday! i will give you a call then to meet up!

admiral grey bush · 04-15-2010, 07:16 AM

My buddies old 65

robby5323 · 04-15-2010, 09:16 AM

Hey Admiral... What's the specs on your buddies tires...?

REDNOSE65 · 04-15-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by robby5323

hey admiral... What's the specs on your buddies tires...?

x2

admiral grey bush · 04-15-2010, 09:42 AM

i think the rear are 295/60/15 an the front i dont remember..

Sam59 · 04-15-2010, 12:31 PM

My old '63

Bazooka · 04-15-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam59

My old '63

Sam59 you remember what the tire size was on your old rig?

04-07-2010, 12:57 PM	#3
Chris65GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 84	Re: White Wall Pics Whats a good tire to start with to make your own WWW's? Anything with white letters have white under them? Thanks!

04-07-2010, 01:26 PM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: White Wall Pics Yup. A little known fact is that back in the brass era, the 1900's cars ALL had white tires. Natural rubber was dyed black later but originally they were all white. "Early automobile tires were made entirely of natural white rubber, however, the white rubber did not offer sufficient traction and endurance so carbon black was added to the rubber used for the treads. Using carbon black only in the tread produced tires with inner and outer sidewalls of white rubber. Later, entirely black tires became available, the still extant white sidewalls being covered with a somewhat thin, black colored layer of rubber. Should a black sidewall tire have been severely scuffed against a curb the underlying white rubber would be revealed, it is in a similar manner that raised white letter (RWL) tires are made." Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 04-07-2010 at 01:30 PM.

04-07-2010, 03:12 PM	#5
bobcostas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 104	Re: White Wall Pics I have 4 Diamondback wide whites on their way right now. I'm very excited. not all that excited at the dent they left in my bank account tho. __________________ '64 Corvair Ragtop '66 C10 Stepside "The oxen may be slow, but the Earth is patient"

04-07-2010, 11:39 PM	#7
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: White Wall Pics i'm gonna be doing some research, but anybody know how wide you can get a tire with the thin whitewall? i'm wanting to do a big/little combo yet keep a stock look at the same time...but i'm not sure if i can get a wide enough rear tire with a thin whitewall

05-04-2010, 05:54 PM	#13
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: White Wall Pics GOTTA LOVE THIS ONE... __________________ 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

04-13-2010, 04:14 PM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: White Wall Pics Not mine:

04-14-2010, 09:27 PM	#15
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: White Wall Pics Here are some pic of my 64 suburban with white walls

04-14-2010, 09:44 PM	#16
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: White Wall Pics I never noticed before, but are there any 20" tires that have white letters? Would that be cool or what? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

04-14-2010, 09:45 PM	#17
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: White Wall Pics BTW Superfly. Nice Suburban __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

04-14-2010, 10:20 PM	#18
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: White Wall Pics Thanks 17 inch wheels

04-15-2010, 12:57 AM	#19
GGinferno DiablosWeldingFabrication Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elverta ,CA Posts: 201	Re: White Wall Pics You see it in person! for a daily driver it is one bad mother! Bro! I got sent back to work to the bay area and should be back saturday! i will give you a call then to meet up!

04-15-2010, 07:16 AM	#20
admiral grey bush Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Taylorsville GA Posts: 28	Re: White Wall Pics My buddies old 65 Attached Images

04-15-2010, 09:16 AM	#21
robby5323 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 67	Re: White Wall Pics Hey Admiral... What's the specs on your buddies tires...?

04-15-2010, 09:42 AM	#23
admiral grey bush Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Taylorsville GA Posts: 28	Re: White Wall Pics i think the rear are 295/60/15 an the front i dont remember..

04-15-2010, 12:31 PM	#24
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: White Wall Pics My old '63



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