Vintage White Wall Tires for SPL310

datsun65 · Post by **datsun65** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:56 pm

In case you are restoring a nice, early 1500 and want original vintage style Wide White Wall ties (4 Ply), they are available at www.coker.com or www.universaltire.com.

560-13 FIRESTONE 2 1/4 INCH WHITEWALL TIRE #17224
Size: 560-13

Construction: 4 ply polyester

Overall Diameter: 23.66

Cross Section: 5.94

Tread Width: 3.55

Load Capacity: 850 @ 30 psi

Tubeless

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Details

SKU 506550
Weight 31.00 lbs
Size Full 560-13
Price: $ 93.00

Post by **dbrick** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:07 pm

They used to sell an add-on whitewall, went between the tire and rim when mounting, and then a bit of cement to the sidewall. I saw a few years ago, didn't look bad. Modern tires with the whitewall look.

Post by **spl310** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:44 pm

Dave,

Do you recall who carried those? That sounds interesting...

Post by **dbrick** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:52 pm

I think they were called gangster whites. I'll check with some of my secret pimpmobile parts suppliers.

datsun65 · Post by **datsun65** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:59 pm

Sid...I think I could write a thesis on White Walls!!!

There is a company/item called 'porta-walls'. They are widely available and pretty inexpensive.

You can purchase them at Lucas Antique Tires:

http://www.lucasclassictires.com/

They have the best prices around...about $45 for a set of 4.

Now, there have been quite a few folks(on the volkswagon boards) which have complained about using the porta-walls, Some have had a hard time having them mount properly. Others had issue with them 'flopping' around at highways speeds. Yet others have complained that if you ever even slightly scrap a curb, the porta-walls tear. Lucas tire recommends using tubes if you run porta-walls with radial tires.

But on the positive side...you can't beat the price. You can by a set of 155/80/r13 tires at your local tire shop for $100, then add the porta walls and have a grand total (including mount/balance) for about $200.

I highly recommend speaking with Lucas Tire...They are good folks and were very willing to discuss & answer questions.

Post by **dbrick** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:02 pm

OK, I admit it, Dan supplies my pimpmobile parts.

datsun65 · Post by **datsun65** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:10 pm

Dave...

Now you do know that I own a Schwinn Sting-ray scrambler, with the original banana seat and a 4 ft high sissy bar....

Post by **spl310** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:32 pm

Dan,

Sweet! I will check it out!! I have some new radials, so the lee press on whitewalls may be fun.

On that bike, are you going to chop it and do the whole lowrider thing to it?

Post by **dbrick** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:23 pm

You can't chop up the nice bikes, just the boring ones. And this from Sid, the preserver of originality!

I've been meaning to stop by this local clothing store and talk them out of the Schwinn in the front window display.

Post by **Brad Lustig** » Tue May 02, 2006 9:29 am

Sorry to dig up an old thread. I have WWW radials that I purchased from Coker on my '48 Dodge. Portawalls can be used on bias ply, but shouldn't be used on radials because of the flex. Although I know some people still use them with the radials. Also, another source for WWW radials is Diamond Back Classics. http://www.widewhitewalltires.com/