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Old 05-31-2015, 08:39 PM   #1
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Default From Whitewalls to Blackwalls

The whitewalls on my Cabriolet were basically shot. So I swapped wheels and tires with my all black 30 coupe (currently in drydock) until I spring for a new set of tires. I like the blackwall look on the Cabriolet. Whitewalls look cool too-not trying to reignite the age old debate about tires. Just sharing a photo for your viewing pleasure.....
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Old 05-31-2015, 08:46 PM   #2
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Wow that looks so much better..
I love black wheels, wouldn't have it any other way on my cars...
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Old 05-31-2015, 09:04 PM   #3
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My all black coupe is feeling kind of silly with red wheels and whitewalls, however.
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Old 05-31-2015, 09:05 PM   #4
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I personally would not consider black walls on my Cabriolets. On my truck, yes !
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I agree Greg. It looks better with black walls.
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Old 05-31-2015, 11:28 PM   #6
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White walls on light color cars don't bother me like WW on dark cars. The first thing my eyes are drawn to are the wheels not the whole car when it has WW's.
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It is getting to be time for new tires on my '29 Cabriolet. Yes, I am in a quandary concerning WW vs Black tires. I think the new look on Greg's Cabby is terrific. I did the same with my maroon S/W 4dr. several years ago and was very pleased with the more period look. However, I do agree with Mike V. that light cars look OK with WW. I am leaning toward WW and keeping my wheels black.
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Old 06-01-2015, 08:37 AM   #8
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They both look great, I don't think that car can look bad.

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It is getting to be time for new tires on my '29 Cabriolet. Yes, I am in a quandary concerning WW vs Black tires. I think the new look on Greg's Cabby is terrific. I did the same with my maroon S/W 4dr. several years ago and was very pleased with the more period look. However, I do agree with Mike V. that light cars look OK with WW. I am leaning toward WW and keeping my wheels black.
Just did that on my '29. After much debate with myself replaced the WWs with new WWs. I like the look with black wheels!
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Old 06-01-2015, 08:51 AM   #10
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Are those goodyear? I am thinking about swapping mine out for a set of Goodyear - do you like them?

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I like the Goodyears, have them on two cars, and yes both whitewalls!
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All a matter of choice, from a historic point of view blackwalls look the part, i.e. your car will look older and less "pimped" out... Model A's back in their day were basic transportion for the masses. Your car your choice but as a blackwall fan your car looks better with blackwalls... Today there are some A's that are painted in a manner that whitewalls are a better match.
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Old 06-01-2015, 09:41 AM   #13
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Are those goodyear? I am thinking about swapping mine out for a set of Goodyear - do you like them?

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My replacements are Goodyear Balloons. The ones I removed were Firestones. I like the ride on the new tires, but I'm not sure I can attribute that solely to the tires. Mine was a major effort replacing brakes hubs, drums, bearings and much associated hardware.
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Old 06-01-2015, 10:14 AM   #14
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White walls on light color cars don't bother me like WW on dark cars. The first thing my eyes are drawn to are the wheels not the whole car when it has WW's.
Spot on Mike concerning where your eye is drawn. That is the exact reason I chose whitewalls. My car is a nicer driver and I look at W/W as a safety item. With all these "texters" and other types of "no drivers" I want to be noticed and not hit.
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Are those goodyear? I am thinking about swapping mine out for a set of Goodyear - do you like them?

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I have Goodyears on five of my Model A Ford cars and two Chevs. Let me assure you. They are worth the investment in both looks and wear !
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Old 06-01-2015, 10:45 AM   #16
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How about a set of each to suit your mood?!! I like the black.
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white walls and cream wheels make a Model A look like a whorehouse on wheels .. I use only black tires.
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I'm a whitewall lover but I do like the black and black on your car it looks classy

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Old 06-01-2015, 01:20 PM   #19
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My vote is for the black walls.
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When I look at the two images of your Cabriolet, the image with GY blackwalls look classier. Well done!
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