Experience with Whitewalls

[Datsun-San]

Hey guys, I decided to mount whitewalls on my roadster's fresh powdercoated rims about 2 or so months ago, and had to do an interesting search to find manufacturers (that weren't pricey as hell cokers lol) that still produced whitewall models for a reasonable price.

 

I wound up on lowrider forums (of all places) and found interesting discussions that tallied who still made whitewalls and what the price ranges were for various sets. In the end I settled on some sweet Bridgestone Insignia SE200s (P185/70R-14) that have a similar to look to the original band thickness on the original Bridgestone spare I have.

 

Anyway, I was curious to know if anyone here has had similar experiences finding tires that give the period look to their roadsters.

 

I'll throw some pics up as well, so let me know what you think!

 

 

 

[Royal Sierra]

Classy! I like it

[Johnlorio]

I put a set of Hankooks on my 68 1600 looks good and rides much better with the tall sidewalks. I'll get a photo up tomorrow looks a lot like yours even red

[datrod]

I don't know shit about white walls, But I do know they look fantastic on your car. Very nice..

[AZ_L320]

I recently went through the same search, looking for some white walls for my roadster.  I ended up finding a set of "Fisk Classic's" at Discount Tire.  Price wasn't to bad either.  I was also looking for an original look.

 

Dale - AZ

 

[datsunfreak]

Probably just a personal preference, but I think 2" whites look much better.  :thumbup:

 

And wide whites better still...   B)

 

[AZ_L320]

I agree with you, I like the 2" whites too.  But I couldn't find any, especially on a budget.   :blush:

[datsunfreak]

Oh, I know. Try finding white letter tires now. Can't find those either.   :sleep:

[Duncan]

I put some wide whites on my car for a concourse show last summer and liked them so much, they are still on there with the hubcaps..