Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

05crewcab · 03-30-2012, 08:48 PM

Hi guys,

I am going to purchase some 265/75R16 tires soon and would like your opinions. which would look better. Raised White Letters, or just plain blackwalls facing out? And, if you like RWL, which branding do you like the best? I personally like the BFG Radial T/A, or Cooper Cobra, but they don't make them this big. Preferably I'd like a tire model that is 'close' to what they had in the mid-late 70's. Here's a pic of my truck for reference. Thanks guys!

turp mcspray · 03-30-2012, 08:56 PM

Blackwall!!!!!

**FirstOwner69** · 03-30-2012, 09:04 PM

Bkackwall, no doubt in my mind!

jhwkns · 03-30-2012, 09:05 PM

Until they start paying me to advertise for them, letters most definitely IN!

Sicklajoie · 03-30-2012, 09:10 PM

Blackwall all the way.
Michelin LTX MS2 - 265/75/16

**jocko** · 03-30-2012, 10:10 PM

Blackwall!! JUST like sicklajoie's!!

**Already Gone** · 03-30-2012, 10:22 PM

Blackwall, especially on a C20. I've seen a few C20's with RWL tires and (to me) they just don't look right.

Sequoyah · 03-30-2012, 10:36 PM

blackwall ftmfw!

mooneyes · 03-30-2012, 10:39 PM

RWL look better on anything...and i'll take that to my grave!!!!!
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**allchevy58** · 03-30-2012, 10:58 PM

Blackwall gets my vote.

Hubscrub · 03-30-2012, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooneyes

RWL look better on anything...and i'll take that to my grave!!!!!
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X 2

BruthaMan · 03-31-2012, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooneyes

RWL look better on anything...and i'll take that to my grave!!!!!

X3

**jocko** · 03-31-2012, 12:35 AM

I think Already Gone nailed it - I'm ok with RWL on a C10, especially BFG T/A's on rallies, but in a C20 (or 30) - blackwalls just seem "righter"...
Oops, I've voted twice now.

big_al_71 · 03-31-2012, 09:26 AM

Black wall on a c20 as already mentioned

ortegamotor · 03-31-2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhwkns

Until they start paying me to advertise for them, letters most definitely IN!

nice looking truck! i like the blk on blk wheels ..

CG · 03-31-2012, 09:44 AM

I prefer black wall, but if you do go white letters I like BFG the most.

Katrina/10 · 03-31-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ortegamotor

nice looking truck! i like the blk on blk wheels ..

agreed

Sideways · 03-31-2012, 11:04 AM

I vote for the blackwall, it is a much cleaner look. The RWL sometimes make it look too busy even more so with a truck with two-tone paint and lots of trim.

**Stocker** · 03-31-2012, 11:18 AM

Years ago I preferred RWL.... especially on a 4x4.... especially with a BFG.

Nowadays, it's blackwalls out, thankyouverymuch.

**dennislbrooks** · 03-31-2012, 11:24 AM

With your white two tone, I think blackwall out. I ran each side different for a couple weeks. My truck is solid color so I went with all RWL in the end.
It was a toss to me.

Erok · 03-31-2012, 11:32 AM

I'm thinking RWL is old school and kinda cool. I just might do it when I get new shoes.

05crewcab · 03-31-2012, 11:20 PM

Sounds like the masses pick blackwall.

All very valid opinions as well. After thinking about it I agree. A C-20 shouldn't have flashy tires.

Thanks guys!

Sicklajoie · 04-01-2012, 02:32 AM

Atta boy!
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Hubscrub · 04-01-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05crewcab

Sounds like the masses pick blackwall.

All very valid opinions as well. After thinking about it I agree. A C-20 shouldn't have flashy tires.

Thanks guys!

well ok

, the MAIN thing is your running steelies and caps, nothing better in my op as long as you like it thats what matters

Danny Bost · 04-01-2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruthaMan

X3

Nothing beats that look. I am going for BFGs on mine and they have them in 275/60/15.

03-30-2012, 08:48 PM	#1
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Hi guys, I am going to purchase some 265/75R16 tires soon and would like your opinions. which would look better. Raised White Letters, or just plain blackwalls facing out? And, if you like RWL, which branding do you like the best? I personally like the BFG Radial T/A, or Cooper Cobra, but they don't make them this big. Preferably I'd like a tire model that is 'close' to what they had in the mid-late 70's. Here's a pic of my truck for reference. Thanks guys! Attached Images __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

03-30-2012, 08:56 PM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Blackwall!!!!! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

03-30-2012, 09:04 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Bkackwall, no doubt in my mind!

03-30-2012, 09:05 PM	#4
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Until they start paying me to advertise for them, letters most definitely IN! __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good. Last edited by jhwkns; 03-30-2012 at 09:16 PM. Reason: picture

03-30-2012, 09:10 PM	#5
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Blackwall all the way. Michelin LTX MS2 - 265/75/16 __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-30-2012, 10:10 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Blackwall!! JUST like sicklajoie's!!

03-30-2012, 10:22 PM	#7
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Blackwall, especially on a C20. I've seen a few C20's with RWL tires and (to me) they just don't look right. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-30-2012, 10:36 PM	#8
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? blackwall ftmfw! __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

03-30-2012, 10:39 PM	#9
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? RWL look better on anything...and i'll take that to my grave!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

03-30-2012, 10:58 PM	#10
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Blackwall gets my vote. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

03-31-2012, 12:35 AM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? I think Already Gone nailed it - I'm ok with RWL on a C10, especially BFG T/A's on rallies, but in a C20 (or 30) - blackwalls just seem "righter"... Oops, I've voted twice now.

03-31-2012, 09:26 AM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Black wall on a c20 as already mentioned __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-31-2012, 09:44 AM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? I prefer black wall, but if you do go white letters I like BFG the most. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-31-2012, 11:04 AM	#18
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? I vote for the blackwall, it is a much cleaner look. The RWL sometimes make it look too busy even more so with a truck with two-tone paint and lots of trim.

03-31-2012, 11:18 AM	#19
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Years ago I preferred RWL.... especially on a 4x4.... especially with a BFG. Nowadays, it's blackwalls out, thankyouverymuch. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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03-31-2012, 11:24 AM	#20
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? With your white two tone, I think blackwall out. I ran each side different for a couple weeks. My truck is solid color so I went with all RWL in the end. It was a toss to me. Attached Images Last edited by dennislbrooks; 03-31-2012 at 11:51 AM.

03-31-2012, 11:32 AM	#21
Erok Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 23	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? I'm thinking RWL is old school and kinda cool. I just might do it when I get new shoes.

03-31-2012, 11:20 PM	#22
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Sounds like the masses pick blackwall. All very valid opinions as well. After thinking about it I agree. A C-20 shouldn't have flashy tires. Thanks guys! __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

04-01-2012, 02:32 AM	#23
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Tire Question... RWL or Blackwall?? Atta boy! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

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