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White line in tyre wall

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:19 pm
by acotters
Apparently there is a bloke in Victoria who can add the white line into your existing tyre wall. Anyone heard of him or know any details? Otherwise, where can you get tyres like that?
Any ideas appreciated.
Cheers,
Andrew.

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:26 pm
by row1
You should be able to get white walled tyres from any tyre outlet.

Dad has white walled tyres for his Honda Shadow.

Ask around, go to Bob Janes or Beaurepairs and ask for white walled tyres.

They should be able to order them in for you


-- Rowan

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:38 am
by Devilrod
I wouldn't get them painted on, as the process involves grooving the sidewall. This effects the speed rating of the tyre and in my opinion is not really a safe practice.
If you are after real 13" thin whitewall tyres get in touch with Ben at Antique Tyres in PH: (03) 9458 4433
EMAIL: ben@antiquetyres.com.au or got to their website http://www.antiquetyres.com.au/. as most places have stopped importing 13" whitewalls...

Ben is really helpfull and their service is good.

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 6:15 pm
by earlyholdenfan
Just a further comment to this ,
Grooved sidewalls in most states are illegal and insurance will be void if involved in an accident.

Matt

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:06 pm
by stinky
There are a few mainstream brands that do white line/band walls.
Nankang amongst others.
Or John Cain imports both styles of whitewalls -
http://www.classic-usa-cars.com/index1a.html

white line tyres

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 6:13 pm
by ek61
gday
kumoh do them in a 185/75 13 x 795 Touring A/S got mine at WALL T WALL TYRES in Lonsdale SA 8326 0247 ask 4 Jim hes a top bloke
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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:12 pm
by yeprat1
yeh antique tyres.com are your best bet

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:21 pm
by Devilrod
I found out a while ago down here in Vic at least that the 13" tyres were no longer being brought in. You can get 14" whitewalls (Nankang, Hankook, GT radials etc..) at almost any major tyre outlet though, go figure....

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:58 am
by acotters
I have been in touch with Ben from Antique Tyres and he has suggested a white stripe tyre to suit the EK for around $110 each. His service and response was good and quick. Now I must lobby the minister of finance...
Thanks to all of you for your input.
Andrew.