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I like white lettered tires... :alan2cents:
Saw a car with them at the Nats. Not a fan. You still see the real tire info on the sidewall with the letters stuck on top. Your car is way too nice for that.
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Quote from: Burdar on August 13, 2018, 04:36:53 AM
Saw a car with them at the Nats. Not a fan. You still see the real tire info on the sidewall with the letters stuck on top. Your car is way too nice for that.
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I agree that is not ideal, but one does need to be a foot away from it to get to that level of detail.
These tires have about a year of life in them, I'm thinking I may try them and if they don't grow on me I won't put them on the next set.
I think I'll do a standard block letter, fairly small "nitto nt555" on one side and "radial g/t" on the other. Like if nitto made that 17" tire in 1972.
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Your car, Your choice.... My vote... No!!! Blackwall all the way!!! :alan2cents:
Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on August 13, 2018, 05:45:08 AM
Your car, Your choice.... My vote... No!!! Blackwall all the way!!! :alan2cents:
:iagree: Blackwalls look great on your car!
Humm tough call IMO. The sizing you chose is "right" IMO, usually they are "overdone" size wise but I can't help but think this is a automotive " fashion fad" usually done to tuner cars and that not long from now we will look back on and think " what the heck was I thinking" Kinda like overdone plastic surgery...
I REALLY admire your car just the way it is, it has it's own unique personality and I'm undecided as to whether this will enhance it? I guess coming from a circle track background I never understood the point of putting manufacturers decal on a car unless they actually did something to support your endeavour. Why make a beautiful moving billboard and advertise/promote a business for free?
I'm wondering if someone is ready for another car to work on.... :Stirring: I know that's my problem! :yes:
Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on August 13, 2018, 05:45:08 AM
Your car, Your choice.... My vote... No!!! Blackwall all the way!!! :alan2cents:
Sticking with the black walls, I think it's something I won't be sure on until I try it. I've ever been very good with aesthetic changes.
Quote from: Brads70 on August 13, 2018, 05:59:09 AM
Humm tough call IMO. The sizing you chose is "right" IMO, usually they are "overdone" size wise but I can't help but think this is a automotive " fashion fad" usually done to tuner cars and that not long from now we will look back on and think " what the heck was I thinking" Kinda like overdone plastic surgery...
I REALLY admire your car just the way it is, it has it's own unique personality and I'm undecided as to whether this will enhance it? I guess coming from a circle track background I never understood the point of putting manufacturers decal on a car unless they actually did something to support your endeavour. Why make a beautiful moving billboard and advertise/promote a business for free?
I'm wondering if someone is ready for another car to work on.... :Stirring: I know that's my problem! :yes:
Thanks for the feedback Brad. I've tried to walk the line of "factory" or at least the "correct" look for a muscle car...with a modern twist as much as possible. For this, I feel it could be a late tweak that really helps pull that in. The good thing is, it's not permanent, I'll need new tires next year and i rather experiment with what I have now.
The white letters are just something that isn't used anymore. I think if I can nail the font and sizing, it'll set the car apart that much more.
I don't agree with how people use them today, the letters can be as tall as the sidewall on some, I don't get that.
As far as something else to work on? Yea, I'm itching a bit, the Warlock is next in queue. However the Cuda does need a Whipple on it, that's been my "stage 2" plan for awhile now. I just need a kid out of daycare to afford it!
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Right before you replace the tires, you could paint the lettering that's already there...just to see what it would look like. To help the paint dry, just do a big burnout and "use up" the remaining tread. :bradsthumb:
If you still need the small block engine bolt info, PM me. There is a lot of info in the fastener guide.(an awful lot to type out) Maybe you want to borrow my guide? You could also call me up and I could give the info to you over the phone? Up to you.
I like the look of RWL when a car is parked, but when they are driving, not so much. If you have enough RWL font on a tire, it turns into a whitewall while driving.
I am A fan of raised white letter tires as well! :1place:
I don't know about stickers but I am another vote for the raised white letters. :alan2cents:
Lean a little to the white letting, looks racer :stayinlane: Either way it looks good. They do make tire pens, wonder how easy it is to put on or take off so depending how you feel......
Quote from: Claudia on August 13, 2018, 10:40:13 AM
I don't know about stickers but I am another vote for the raised white letters. :alan2cents:
I LOVE the look of a T/A
With rally rims or steel wheels you must have white letters on a musclecar. Aftermarket bigger than factory rims maybe not. If I was going to letter them I would fake Polyglas GT on them for kicks.
For me, the polished lip of the wheels takes away from the white letters. That being said, I love the white letter look. What about a white paint pen to fill in the writing already on the tire?
I've seen guys use stencils and spray plastidip for a temporary, "let me see if I like this" phase
How you like these letters, seen on I65 in Alabama
It's sort of neat. I'm not crazy about the blue though.
I like it .....I think.... :thinking:
Another for the "not my style". But I do like the reasoning of only being temporary until the next set. My vote is to try it out. I have done other temporary stripes on mine to test ideas I had. My ideas have since been removed.
Mike.
I'm not a fan of Black Walls. I think they are boring. RWL tires add a touch of appeal IMO. My truck came with BW's and as soon as I got it home I changed them to RWL They really make a difference. What are your eyes attracted to once you look at a car? It's the wheels & tires.
Any aftermarket stick on letters in white will eventually turn black. I'll go back to hand painted so I can touch up/redu. Or nothin
Good guys home built winner!! :vipermanhiding:
With that paint scheme, blackwalls for sure.
The whitewalls detract from the overall look and make it somewhat busy.
my :alan2cents: