60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jbgroby · 01-09-2011, 04:32 PM

I know one thing it's hard to find 75R15" anything, a 15" tire for a truck now takes some calling around. I just went through that with my tires last week. I did not expect that.

SuperWho · 01-09-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

I know one thing it's hard to find 75R15" anything, a 15" tire for a truck now takes some calling around. I just went through that with my tires last week. I did not expect that.

Thats funny. I was looking for some 235/60/15s and ended up settling on some
235/75/15s because of availability

creep · 01-10-2011, 10:10 AM

I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently?

oem4me · 01-10-2011, 01:34 PM

For my taste:
60-61's get semi-wides (up to 2'')

62's either semi-wide or skinny (7/8" to 2")

63-66's skinny (7/8")

and speaking of taste, I think wide whites look too much like these

kalirodding · 01-10-2011, 02:21 PM

It sure does. But I like it.

**way2lo2** · 01-10-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently?

Hey Creep, glad to see that GMC done, can't wait to see it in person.
Boris

creep · 01-11-2011, 03:36 PM

Thanks Boris. I should have it at both Goodguys' shows this year as long as no problems pop-up. Will probably be at Super Summit and Truckfest as well as Stylin's show. I will be at the Brunswick cruise-ins a lot too.

jchav62 · 01-11-2011, 06:35 PM

Www

jchav62 · 01-11-2011, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oem4me

62's either semi-wide or skinny (7/8" to 2")

63-66's skinny (7/8")

Why are those your cutoff years? 62's and 63's are very similar. I think wider whites are more at home with the wrap-around windshield years (60-63). These trucks still have a little 'fifties' feel in them... but I like them on all years... skinnies look good too...

67chevy1series · 01-11-2011, 07:14 PM

if you are runnin hub caps of any sort then do a white line or white wall but when it looks like the whole wall of the tire is white that doesnt look right

Bennydog · 01-11-2011, 08:01 PM

Wide

Hubscrub · 01-11-2011, 09:48 PM

i like both just can't afford the wide ones

Hubscrub · 01-11-2011, 09:49 PM

i like both just can't afford the wide ones

NO BLACK WALLS

mwipp · 01-11-2011, 11:10 PM

i also would have to agree with wide whites.. i know thats what i would buy if i could afford them!... too bad im a poor college student and am struggling to finish my truck already lol

nachodog2 · 01-11-2011, 11:36 PM

i vote skinny.

blackmopar · 01-11-2011, 11:53 PM

im a fan of all for dif reasons - but wides for me right now too!

blackmopar · 01-11-2011, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennydog

Wide

BTW B-Dogg the truck looks tight! mines finally on the road - when we grabbin a beer?

**slepysal** · 01-12-2011, 12:02 AM

Like the wide whites on steelies, shaved on wires, white letter on mags,and you cant beat skinnies on astro supreams.

kiknrocks · 01-12-2011, 03:24 AM

I'm loving the syle of your truck!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently?

creep · 01-12-2011, 09:33 AM

Thanks! If you want to see more there is a link to my build thread in my signature.

kieth · 01-12-2011, 11:38 AM

If you were hot rodding one of these trucks in the 60's you would probably have used red line wide ovals this was "the " performance tire in the hey day of these 64-66 trucks....... I have not seen one with this combination on the forum-----might be food for thought.......I do not mind the skinny white walls but the wide ones are a little over the top for me.

I am using blackwall 17" right now but not the super low profiles like the 20 and 22" stuff which I think is just impractical and ugly...JMO

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...35655008_TmRka

I like chrome cragers and tall tires (black side walls)

REDNOSE65 · 01-12-2011, 12:51 PM

I like this look...

jimmydean · 01-12-2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently?

I would think you could use a tire pen in blue to stain it. Worth a shot, truck looks great with the blue wall. I would love to run a gold line Vogue, but I can't justify the cost.

REDNOSE65 · 01-12-2011, 02:29 PM

...another shot

61_FL_Apache · 01-12-2011, 03:16 PM

I had wides on my 65 Rat and skinnies on my 61 now.

01-09-2011, 04:32 PM	#51
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? I know one thing it's hard to find 75R15" anything, a 15" tire for a truck now takes some calling around. I just went through that with my tires last week. I did not expect that. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-10-2011, 10:10 AM	#53
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently? Attached Images __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-10-2011, 01:34 PM	#54
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? For my taste: 60-61's get semi-wides (up to 2'') 62's either semi-wide or skinny (7/8" to 2") 63-66's skinny (7/8") and speaking of taste, I think wide whites look too much like these Attached Images

01-10-2011, 02:21 PM	#55
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? It sure does. But I like it.

01-11-2011, 03:36 PM	#57
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Thanks Boris. I should have it at both Goodguys' shows this year as long as no problems pop-up. Will probably be at Super Summit and Truckfest as well as Stylin's show. I will be at the Brunswick cruise-ins a lot too. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-11-2011, 06:35 PM	#58
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Www Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-11-2011, 07:14 PM	#60
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? if you are runnin hub caps of any sort then do a white line or white wall but when it looks like the whole wall of the tire is white that doesnt look right

01-11-2011, 08:01 PM	#61
Bennydog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corona Ca Posts: 94	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Wide Attached Images __________________ Grandpas and Dads and now my 1965 C-10 1975 SWB C-10

01-11-2011, 09:48 PM	#62
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? i like both just can't afford the wide ones __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

01-11-2011, 09:49 PM	#63
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? i like both just can't afford the wide ones NO BLACK WALLS __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

01-11-2011, 11:10 PM	#64
mwipp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: verona, WI Posts: 123	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? i also would have to agree with wide whites.. i know thats what i would buy if i could afford them!... too bad im a poor college student and am struggling to finish my truck already lol

01-11-2011, 11:36 PM	#65
nachodog2 Hell yeah!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canyon country Ca. Posts: 264	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? i vote skinny. Attached Images __________________ Stock is good but custom is the sh*t!

01-11-2011, 11:53 PM	#66
blackmopar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fallbrook, ca Posts: 326	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? im a fan of all for dif reasons - but wides for me right now too!

01-12-2011, 12:02 AM	#68
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Like the wide whites on steelies, shaved on wires, white letter on mags,and you cant beat skinnies on astro supreams. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 01-12-2011 at 11:44 AM.

01-12-2011, 09:33 AM	#70
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Thanks! If you want to see more there is a link to my build thread in my signature. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

01-12-2011, 11:38 AM	#71
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? If you were hot rodding one of these trucks in the 60's you would probably have used red line wide ovals this was "the " performance tire in the hey day of these 64-66 trucks....... I have not seen one with this combination on the forum-----might be food for thought.......I do not mind the skinny white walls but the wide ones are a little over the top for me. I am using blackwall 17" right now but not the super low profiles like the 20 and 22" stuff which I think is just impractical and ugly...JMO http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...35655008_TmRka I like chrome cragers and tall tires (black side walls) Last edited by kieth; 01-12-2011 at 11:38 AM.

01-12-2011, 12:51 PM	#72
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? I like this look... __________________ 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 Last edited by REDNOSE65; 01-12-2011 at 05:12 PM.

01-12-2011, 02:29 PM	#74
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? ...another shot Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by REDNOSE65; 01-12-2011 at 05:13 PM.

01-12-2011, 03:16 PM	#75
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? I had wides on my 65 Rat and skinnies on my 61 now. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.