Whitewall Tires

marlboromike · 08-02-2008, 01:37 AM

This is open to general discussion...who doesn't like the LOOK...and can someone find an 18 inch whitewall tire...cannot locate any. This is XMicroRL's car and mine photochopped. CoopCj7...hope u see this thread.

sky flip · 08-02-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

This is open to general discussion...who doesn't like the LOOK...and can someone find an 18 inch whitewall tire...cannot locate any. This is XMicroRL's car and mine photochopped. CoopCj7...hope u see this thread.

marlboromike,
Here you are 18" whitewalls.

I have these on my DTS Cadillac there good tires not on the sky though.

Vogue Tyre & Rubber Co.: Vogue Tyres

SkyhighNY · 08-02-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

This is open to general discussion...who doesn't like the LOOK...and can someone find an 18 inch whitewall tire...cannot locate any. This is XMicroRL's car and mine photochopped. CoopCj7...hope u see this thread.

Mike, why so grumpy in pic #3, someone put whitewalls on your car or something?

marlboromike · 08-02-2008, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyhighNY

Mike, why so grumpy in pic #3, someone put whitewalls on your car or something?

Grumpy old man...but as u may recall, I have that tripod and have only 9 seconds to take that pic...thanks for the info on the tires. Now to do some research.

Did the research and they r the exact size tires that go on our SKYS. Thank you so much.

GetAboutRL · 08-02-2008, 07:43 AM

They are the same size (245-45-18) but the speed rating is only an "H" and not a "W" or better. Of course it is not unusual for websites not being current .. so a phone call might cause you to

marlboromike · 08-02-2008, 07:56 AM

My car is not for racing...so the speed rating is not a factor. Thanks for the performance concern

But an H rating on a tire is a good rating.

sky flip · 08-02-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

My car is not for racing...so the speed rating is not a factor. Thanks for the performance concern

But an H rating on a tire is a good rating.

Mike,
I got these tires form the Cadillac dealer (kind of expensive) they are a great all season tire not so much on performance.
you should be able to find them cheaper on the net.

RainbowintheSky · 08-02-2008, 10:26 AM

The whitewalls give me bad flashbacks to the late '70's and early '80's, which, if any of you remember, was not a good time for cars!

Have you thought about redline tires? Not as in SKY Redline, but as in a red line around the tire instead of white? Give it a little bit of a sportier look, I think.

I'll post the redline pics next post...

07BLUESTONE · 08-02-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RainbowintheSky

The whitewalls give me bad flashbacks to the late '70's and early '80's, which, if any of you remember, was not a good time for cars!

Have you thought about redline tires? Not as in SKY Redline, but as in a red line around the tire instead of white? Give it a little bit of a sportier look, I think.

I'll post the redline pics next post...

RainbowintheSky · 08-02-2008, 10:38 AM

Here's the redline tires. Just an idea...

MidniteBlues · 08-02-2008, 10:43 AM

Here ya go Mike, iffen you can't find any, just make your own..HAHAHA

YouTube - Make your own Wide White Wall tires

Just couldn't help myself..LMAO

RainbowintheSky · 08-02-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Here ya go Mike, iffen you can't find any, just make your own..HAHAHA

YouTube - Make your own Wide White Wall tires

Just couldn't help myself..LMAO

I got as far as the part where the guy says, "by the time you're done with this you'll smell like burnt rubber." Ghad! I hate that smell!

Personally, when making my own whitewalls, I prefer to just run into curbs over and over again. Less of an effort and no burnt rubber smell.

gfdcapt · 08-02-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RainbowintheSky

The whitewalls give me bad flashbacks to the late '70's and early '80's, which, if any of you remember, was not a good time for cars!

Have you thought about redline tires? Not as in SKY Redline, but as in a red line around the tire instead of white? Give it a little bit of a sportier look, I think.

I'll post the redline pics next post...

Not into the whitewalls myself. Depends on your personal taste. I'm with RainbowintheSky. I like the redline idea!

**DIABLO WINDS** · 08-02-2008, 11:12 AM

Just my opinion but I would go with the red line tires or maybe just find some white letter tires.

Just a thought.

Spag · 08-02-2008, 11:23 AM

You sure will get a lot of looks with those tires on a SKY!

RainbowintheSky · 08-02-2008, 11:23 AM

Whitewall Radial Tires by Diamond Back Classics®. Antiques Classic Hot Rods Muscle Cars vulcanized custom tyres. Collector car hobby.

Scroll down to the link for page 24. They have 245/45R18's listed.

RainbowintheSky · 08-02-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Spag

You sure will get a lot of looks with those tires on a SKY!

Spag, you owe me a new monitor...lol.

And in honor of Caturday on the intarwebs...

But all is not lost, MM, at least someone likes the idea...

marlboromike · 08-02-2008, 12:07 PM

[quote=RainbowintheSky;343998]

Have you thought about redline tires? Not as in SKY Redline, but as in a red line around the tire instead of white? Give it a little bit of a sportier look, I think.

Paul (XMicroRL) photochopped a picture of his car with Redline tires...the car was amazing looking because it picks up the interior seats of the car...if he is reading this thread...Paul...post your picture.

RMFNSKY · 08-02-2008, 12:07 PM

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08-02-2008, 01:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	Whitewall Tires This is open to general discussion...who doesn't like the LOOK...and can someone find an 18 inch whitewall tire...cannot locate any. This is XMicroRL's car and mine photochopped. CoopCj7...hope u see this thread. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by marlboromike : 08-02-2008 at 01:42 AM.

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GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,522 My Photos: (0)	They are the same size (245-45-18) but the speed rating is only an "H" and not a "W" or better. Of course it is not unusual for websites not being current .. so a phone call might cause you to __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning! Last edited by GetAboutRL : 08-02-2008 at 07:52 AM.

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RainbowintheSky Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 152 My Photos: (2)	The whitewalls give me bad flashbacks to the late '70's and early '80's, which, if any of you remember, was not a good time for cars! Have you thought about redline tires? Not as in SKY Redline, but as in a red line around the tire instead of white? Give it a little bit of a sportier look, I think. I'll post the redline pics next post... Attached Thumbnails __________________ The "+1" of SteveSky67+1

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MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,586 My Photos: (0)	White Walled Tires, Redneck Style Here ya go Mike, iffen you can't find any, just make your own..HAHAHA YouTube - Make your own Wide White Wall tires Just couldn't help myself..LMAO __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

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08-02-2008, 07:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	My car is not for racing...so the speed rating is not a factor. Thanks for the performance concern But an H rating on a tire is a good rating.

08-02-2008, 11:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
DIABLO WINDS Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 52 My Photos: (2)	Just my opinion but I would go with the red line tires or maybe just find some white letter tires. Just a thought. __________________ 2008 Sky Black Onyx/Black Leather 2.4L with Dual Filter Fujita CAI 5-Speed

08-02-2008, 11:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
RainbowintheSky Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 152 My Photos: (2)	Whitewall Radial Tires by Diamond Back Classics®. Antiques Classic Hot Rods Muscle Cars vulcanized custom tyres. Collector car hobby. Scroll down to the link for page 24. They have 245/45R18's listed. __________________ The "+1" of SteveSky67+1

08-02-2008, 12:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	[quote=RainbowintheSky;343998] Have you thought about redline tires? Not as in SKY Redline, but as in a red line around the tire instead of white? Give it a little bit of a sportier look, I think. Paul (XMicroRL) photochopped a picture of his car with Redline tires...the car was amazing looking because it picks up the interior seats of the car...if he is reading this thread...Paul...post your picture.