|
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
03-10-2009, 07:55 PM
|
#1 |
|
It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Blanchard,Ok
Posts: 1,376
|
Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
Im kind of thinking about doing this. Have any of you done this or know anyone who has done it?
|
|
|
|
03-10-2009, 08:18 PM
|
#2 |
|
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
id like to try it..but dont wanna ruin my good tires..lol 4 tires my luck id ruin one of them lol..somebody else go first lol..need idea tho
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
|
|
|
|
03-10-2009, 08:33 PM
|
#3 |
|
The Older Generation
   
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,430
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
-
There is a thread on here somewhere about doing it.... LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
|
|
|
|
03-10-2009, 09:26 PM
|
#5 |
|
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
post it if u find it
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
|
|
|
|
03-10-2009, 09:57 PM
|
#6 |
|
It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Blanchard,Ok
Posts: 1,376
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
This is all i've found so far
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=301920 |
|
|
|
|
03-10-2009, 10:59 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CASA GRANDE AZ
Posts: 4,276
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
I think your better off painting them you can buy a kit for like 30 off ebay
__________________
70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger |
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 01:36 PM
|
#8 |
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 140
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
There was a write up on the Volksrod forum about painting them on.http://www.volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25560
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 03:07 PM
|
#9 |
|
Out of the carpool lane.
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clark Co, WA
Posts: 5,673
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
Frizzle Fry tried either painting or buffing them- I forget, but regardless he didn't have good results.
__________________
1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... |
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 03:41 PM
|
#10 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: South Bend, IN
Posts: 83
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
Maybe it is just me but.... removing rubber from your tire's sidewall seems to not be the wisest choice out there. I know this is tough time economically but, I wouldn't want to be next to this guy on the highway with "modified" tires less yet be in a vehicle that has them on it just to save some money.
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 05:18 PM
|
#11 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Pittsburg, KS
Posts: 2,466
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
I'm all for saving a buck or two, but grinding off the sidewall of your tire is a horrible idea.
__________________
Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver..... |
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 05:30 PM
|
#12 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
Posts: 14,270
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
Grinding rubber from the sidewall is exactly how they are made from the factory.
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 05:34 PM
|
#13 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: South Bend, IN
Posts: 83
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 05:38 PM
|
#14 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
Posts: 14,270
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
I understand what you're saying , but you have to think, you're only taking off approx. .025 - .030" to get the the underlying white ... the side wall is pretty close to a half inch thick where the grinding is done.
This has been debated numerous times on other sites and it's been shown that as long as one only grinds until they see the white then the tires are fine. |
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 06:35 PM
|
#15 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
Greasemonkey72 has done it . His Thread is titled I finally did it . I couldn't figure out how to copy it to here so do a search. Bob
__________________
I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker |
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 06:43 PM
|
#16 |
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 140
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
This machine lets the tire spin while a mounted adjustable grinder does the work. The machine's make/model was Cosmo G-3000. I'm not sure that they are still made.
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2009, 09:17 PM
|
#17 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 943
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
I tried it on an old tire I had for another project. Its a mess!! Be prepared to be covered in melted rubber and stink like melted rubber for a couple days. Its hard to keep a nice clean edge from the black to white. They look fine from about 30' but any closer you can tell they are hacked up.
|
|
|
|
|
03-12-2009, 06:28 AM
|
#18 |
|
"THE GREEN GOBLIN"
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Fremont Ca.
Posts: 1,025
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
Go ahead try its easy...I see my friend make them all the time, looks fairly easy but I wouldn't do it myself. He has a machine with a grinder mounted to it that can be ajusted to any width to make small or wide white walls well the tire spins Plus he has been doing this for years in his tire shop
__________________
 Petey-pablo"THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi  SoldDrive it like you stole it!  Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net |
|
|
|
|
03-12-2009, 07:41 AM
|
#19 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SE WY
Posts: 635
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
I was wondering how they got the red wall back years ago? anyone know?
__________________
72 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4 |
|
|
|
|
03-12-2009, 09:31 AM
|
#20 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: South Bend, IN
Posts: 83
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
The red wall is made the same way the whitewall is. The manufacturer just uses red rubber in the mold instead of white. The same goes with the yellow walls/letters on some tires.
|
|
|
|
|
03-12-2009, 10:06 AM
|
#21 |
|
MOVE OVER
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Warrensburg, MO
Posts: 5,470
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
wow, interesting thread, learned something new today!
__________________
No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi |
|
|
|
|
03-12-2009, 11:24 AM
|
#22 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
My attempt was with a plastic/rubber paint and was a waste of time. I have read good results using plastic primer instead, but have no first hand exp. I'd just buy real ones next time...
|
|
|
|
|
03-12-2009, 11:53 AM
|
#23 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 522
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
he says it's doable on any tire with a white stripe or raised white lettering...
Now I'm imagining my BFG 35"s with a 4" wide white wall... Someone stop me!!!
__________________
RN U OVR |
|
|
|
|
03-12-2009, 01:54 PM
|
#24 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 179
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
My good friend did it to his tires on his '51 Kaiser. I'll see if I can dig up the feature articles or posts that he's done on it...
HotRod Link: http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...4_phantom.html Last edited by big dump; 03-12-2009 at 01:57 PM. Reason: Link: |
|
|
|
|
03-12-2009, 02:06 PM
|
#25 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
Posts: 14,270
|
Re: Make your own white walls. Anyone done it?
That Kaiser is killer! I've read everything I could find on it a few months ago. Kudo's to your bud!
|
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
1972 Chevy c10 swb
2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition
Linear Mode
