Whitewall Width

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I have a set of those that I bought many years ago. They are still very soft 
and flexible. I think that I did get them from J.C. Whitney. They mount between 
the tire and the rim and will work with tubless tires. The first set I bought 
(in 1970), I installed on my '56 Imperial. They looked great for about six 
months, and then they began to rip apart. I expect it may have been because 
back then I used to drive the car 80 + on the freeway. I bought a replacement 
set and never used them because some one started reproducing economical wide 
walls soon after that and I bought the real thing.

I just checked my most recent J.C. Whitney catalog and they are not there.

Paul

In a message dated 3/26/2004 9:44:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
rcrabshish@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> 
> 
> 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
> > > 
> > > 
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