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Laid_Out_50 · 12-16-2010, 03:32 AM

what size and brand of www tires are you running on your truck?

S10Fan · 12-16-2010, 06:45 AM

I have friends that are running both Coker and Diamond Backs, None of them have complained about either brand. I was looking at WW for another project and found the Diamond Back brand to be cheaper. In the end I ditched the WW idea, too expensive for a daily driver.

Russell Ashley · 12-16-2010, 08:56 AM

I want ww's but the tires that came on my truck when I bought it are too good to take off and then spend $800 on tires. This is what I'm considering:

http://www.portawalls.com/

S10Fan · 12-16-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

I want ww's but the tires that came on my truck when I bought it are too good to take off and then spend $800 on tires. This is what I'm considering:

http://www.portawalls.com/

I've been told that Portawalls are not recommended for radial tires.

cajundragger · 12-16-2010, 06:22 PM

cheapest way is to get skinny whites or raised letters and have them cut down. Im about to make a figure that goes into my tire machine and turn it more or less into a tire lathe.

but diamondback or coker as previous stated are the only ones I know of. They are $$$.

entourageguy · 12-16-2010, 07:55 PM

I know this has been talked about before but anyway.
The lucas porta walls are a great product. I've used them for the past 5 years. I'm on my 2nd set. I used them on a front set of 205-70-15 for a year and half before they went. The side wall flex is to hard on the w/w and ends up stretching them. I put a set of coker silvertown w/w on the front.
On the rear there is not as much weight on the tires and the porta-walls stand up much better. I had the 205-70-15 for 3.5 years before changing them up.Now have a set on n-50-15 and the still work ok. People are still amazed when they are checking them out and I snap them on the tire.
It also helps if you can get the raised black lettering ground off the tire before you get the porta walls mounted as any pattern on the tire seems to bleed thru the white wall.

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nvr53 · 12-16-2010, 10:05 PM

coker silvertowns =love how thay look and ride and are wearing very well .little pricey but what isnt with this life style.also are the lowest overall height for a 15in wheel -25.2 tall.

Bulldog88 · 12-18-2010, 01:24 AM

say if my wheels already have a white line on them can i use the portawalls or do i have to use them on the black side?

kalirodding · 12-18-2010, 04:33 AM

You can get Bias Ply Cokers with 3 1/2" WW for $119 each with free shipping. Got some coming soon. I like the Nostalgic look. Not a fan of radials, they look fake.

Laid_Out_50 · 12-18-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kalirodding

You can get Bias Ply Cokers with 3 1/2" WW for $119 each with free shipping. Got some coming soon. I like the Nostalgic look. Not a fan of radials, they look fake.

Where did you buy your Cokers

nvr53 · 12-18-2010, 03:20 PM

wait till you drive down the hwy at speed you wont be a fan of those bias plys either.

kalirodding · 12-18-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nvr53

wait till you drive down the hwy at speed you wont be a fan of those bias plys either.

I ran my 65 Suburban, 61 Caddy, and my brothers 66 Truck on the highway doing about 65/70. never had a problem. Yes they tend to pull a little on uneven surfaces, but it's not that bad.

Russell Ashley · 12-19-2010, 06:11 PM

[QUOTE=entourageguy;4354099]I know this has been talked about before but anyway.
The lucas porta walls are a great product. I've used them for the past 5 years. I'm on my 2nd set. I used them on a front set of 205-70-15 for a year and half before they went. The side wall flex is to hard on the w/w and ends up stretching them. I put a set of coker silvertown w/w on the front.
On the rear there is not as much weight on the tires and the porta-walls stand up much better. I had the 205-70-15 for 3.5 years before changing them up.Now have a set on n-50-15 and the still work ok. People are still amazed when they are checking them out and I snap them on the tire.
It also helps if you can get the raised black lettering ground off the tire before you get the porta walls mounted as any pattern on the tire seems to bleed thru the white wall.

Someone suggested that they shouldn't be used with tubeless tires. Have you had any problems using them that way?

Love your truck, it's one of my favorites on the forum. It has the look I want for mine except mine will be LarkSpur (light) blue.

12-16-2010, 03:32 AM	#1
Laid_Out_50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 270	wide white wall tire what size and brand of www tires are you running on your truck? Last edited by Laid_Out_50; 12-16-2010 at 03:33 AM.

12-16-2010, 06:45 AM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: wide white wall tire I have friends that are running both Coker and Diamond Backs, None of them have complained about either brand. I was looking at WW for another project and found the Diamond Back brand to be cheaper. In the end I ditched the WW idea, too expensive for a daily driver. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

12-16-2010, 08:56 AM	#3
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: wide white wall tire I want ww's but the tires that came on my truck when I bought it are too good to take off and then spend $800 on tires. This is what I'm considering: http://www.portawalls.com/

12-16-2010, 06:22 PM	#5
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: wide white wall tire cheapest way is to get skinny whites or raised letters and have them cut down. Im about to make a figure that goes into my tire machine and turn it more or less into a tire lathe. but diamondback or coker as previous stated are the only ones I know of. They are $$$.

12-16-2010, 07:55 PM	#6
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: wide white wall tire I know this has been talked about before but anyway. The lucas porta walls are a great product. I've used them for the past 5 years. I'm on my 2nd set. I used them on a front set of 205-70-15 for a year and half before they went. The side wall flex is to hard on the w/w and ends up stretching them. I put a set of coker silvertown w/w on the front. On the rear there is not as much weight on the tires and the porta-walls stand up much better. I had the 205-70-15 for 3.5 years before changing them up.Now have a set on n-50-15 and the still work ok. People are still amazed when they are checking them out and I snap them on the tire. It also helps if you can get the raised black lettering ground off the tire before you get the porta walls mounted as any pattern on the tire seems to bleed thru the white wall. N-50-15 tires old rear flappers with the 205-70-15 truck with the flappers front and rear __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 12-16-2010 at 11:00 PM.

12-16-2010, 10:05 PM	#7
nvr53 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ca Posts: 22	Re: wide white wall tire coker silvertowns =love how thay look and ride and are wearing very well .little pricey but what isnt with this life style.also are the lowest overall height for a 15in wheel -25.2 tall.

12-18-2010, 01:24 AM	#8
Bulldog88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW,TX Posts: 233	Re: wide white wall tire say if my wheels already have a white line on them can i use the portawalls or do i have to use them on the black side?

12-18-2010, 04:33 AM	#9
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: wide white wall tire You can get Bias Ply Cokers with 3 1/2" WW for $119 each with free shipping. Got some coming soon. I like the Nostalgic look. Not a fan of radials, they look fake.

12-18-2010, 03:20 PM	#11
nvr53 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ca Posts: 22	Re: wide white wall tire wait till you drive down the hwy at speed you wont be a fan of those bias plys either.

12-19-2010, 06:11 PM	#13
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: wide white wall tire [QUOTE=entourageguy;4354099]I know this has been talked about before but anyway. The lucas porta walls are a great product. I've used them for the past 5 years. I'm on my 2nd set. I used them on a front set of 205-70-15 for a year and half before they went. The side wall flex is to hard on the w/w and ends up stretching them. I put a set of coker silvertown w/w on the front. On the rear there is not as much weight on the tires and the porta-walls stand up much better. I had the 205-70-15 for 3.5 years before changing them up.Now have a set on n-50-15 and the still work ok. People are still amazed when they are checking them out and I snap them on the tire. It also helps if you can get the raised black lettering ground off the tire before you get the porta walls mounted as any pattern on the tire seems to bleed thru the white wall. Someone suggested that they shouldn't be used with tubeless tires. Have you had any problems using them that way? Love your truck, it's one of my favorites on the forum. It has the look I want for mine except mine will be LarkSpur (light) blue.



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