Sidewall Art
Jul 29, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Sidewall Art
OK, Some of us have been discussing the uncoolness of whitewalls. I for one think it is a great idea.
Some believe blackwalls are the only way to go.
Think of the matching colors and sizes that can be created. Why is 50s, 60s,or 70s something to be avoided.
Is the C5 waaaay too cool to mess up with something on the sidewall?
How about some ideas, am I the only old fool who likes the idea?
Come on now keep an open mind.
Jul 29, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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To each their own but I think the short sidewalls just don't suit it, having said that, I definitely like whitewalls on older cars
Jul 29, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Jul 29, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Jul 30, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Tino
To each their own but I think the short sidewalls just don't suit it, having said that, I definitely like whitewalls on older cars
Jul 30, 2006 | 01:38 AM
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Jul 30, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Tino
To each their own but I think the short sidewalls just don't suit it, having said that, I definitely like whitewalls on older cars
Jul 30, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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I have seen whitewall tires on the newer vettes but they do not look right.They look much better on the older vettes from the 50's.
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Jul 30, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Jul 30, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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What about raised white lettering?
Jul 30, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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Jul 30, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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I really like the color match idea, but then I have a black car and the black side walls look pretty good
Jul 30, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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Anyone besides me remember "portawalls"? Now THEY were some ****.
Jul 30, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Blackwalls only for me...no matter what the color of the car.
Jul 30, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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OK, Some of us have been discussing the uncoolness of whitewalls. I for one think it is a great idea.
Post a pic when you get those whitewalls on your Vette.
Jul 30, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Post a pic when you get those whitewalls on your Vette.