Whitewall Width

[roger crabtree <rcrabshish@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi gang,
Does anyone know where I can get a set of wide white
tire rings.  JC Whitney use to have this style that
went over a black wall tire. I have not seen these in
years and would love the memorabilia.
RC Billings, Montanaaaaaa

--- RandalPark@xxxxxxx wrote: > The original spare in
the trunk of my '56 has a
> 2&7/8ths inch white wall. The reproduction tires
> that I have on the ground are a full 3 inches and
> they look fine.
> 
> Paul
> 
> In a message dated 3/26/2004 2:31:04 PM Eastern
> Standard Time, JCantor791 writes:
> 
> > 
> > 
> > John,
> > 
> > I'm not sure exactly what the factory width was
> however I just put 3" whites 
> > on my Sedan and it looks very good.  I went with
> Goodyear Regatta 2's 
> > customized by Diamond Back Classics and was very
> pleased with the entire process.  If 
> > you have any question on tire sources, types, etc
> let me know.
> > 
> > Jeff
> > '56 Sedan
> > Trenton, NJ
> > 
> > 
> > From: Johnemory@xxxxxxx
> > 
> > Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 11:39:31 EST
> > 
> > Subject: IML: whitewall width
> > 
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> > Hi all:
> > 
> > 
> > I lurk a lot and don't respond much, but I have a
> question about whitewall 
> > 
> > width.
> > 
> > 
> > Blacat, my '56 4d Southampton needs new tires.  I
> have 2-1/4 inch wides on 
> > 
> > now.  What width did the '56s come with when new?
> > 
> > 
> > John
> > 
> > Santa Fe
> > 
> >