Whitewalls

[29Cabriolet]

I sense there could be a debate judging from posts I've seen that touch on this subject, so here's a couple questions to kick it off:
1. How many run whitewalls on their Model As?
2. Were factory whitewalls ever available on early Fords (A,B, V8)? If so, when?

[QGolden]

No factory Whitewalls until 1934. That is why some folks don't like them on A's. In my opinion they were available during that time and well before, so if folks like them, then they are still "period correct". But to each their own, on their own cars. Not for fine point judging,

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by 29Cabriolet

I sense there could be a debate judging from posts I've seen that touch on this subject, so here's a couple questions to kick it off:
1. How many run whitewalls on their Model As?
2. Were factory whitewalls ever available on early Fords (A,B, V8)? If so, when?

1) The trend is not a prevalent now as it was in the 60's & 70's however old habits die young. One observation that I have noticed is it seems the elderly are more likely to run whitewalls than the younger generation. Naturally there are exceptions to that mindset but many are now more versed in what is correct.

2) Whitewalls were not available as a OEM installed item on the Model-A. I cannot answer towards Ford's latter years but I would suspect it would have been post-depression on the majority but offered in 34 or 35. One thing to point out is most, -if not all whitewall tires that were available during the Model-A era were actually whitewalled on both sides, ...not just on one side like we find on today's 19 & 21 inch tires.

[kelley's restoration]

i have them on my 29
i will be removing them from my 29
current age 34
tk

[QGolden]

Originally Posted by kelley's restoration

i have them on my 29
i will be removing them from my 29
current age 34
tk

I don't have them on my 31.
I would like to put them on my 31.
current age 52

Guess Brent is spot on! Whoa! Elderly?

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Originally Posted by kelley's restoration

i have them on my 29
i will be removing them from my 29
current age 34
tk

Same... except for age. 52.

Working toward black wheels and black tires. Then I'll be at peace. But $$$, $$$, $$$! Got my black wheels, and now saving for tires.

[JJCunningham]

I have them on my 30.
I will be replacing them soon with more whitewalls.
Current age 27

Good debate though - while I like the way they look on my car, other cars look awesome without whitewalls.

[zzlegend]

Oh man....................Where is Tiny?

[Tiny]

Originally Posted by zzlegend

Oh man....................Where is Tiny?

I'm here, why?

I personally don't like white walls on 20's and 30's cars. I especially don't like them on dark colored cars with dark wheels. My background is art and design and to me the just pull the eye to the tire not the whole car. But there's a seat for every ass right?

Here is a perfect example. What is the first thing your eyes are drawn too?

Its a beautiful car but I find the white walls distracting. Just my opinion and schooling.
Heres one for comparison. You take in the whole car not just look at the whitewalls.


And some more examples...



And I'm only 40!!!
Save the whitewalls for your 56 Cadillac!!!

[George Miller]

I like them all. not much for the stone guard, but it is his car not mine.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by tiny

i'm here, why?

I personally don't like white walls on 20's and 30's cars. I especially don't like them on dark colored cars with dark wheels. My background is art and design and to me the just pull the eye to the tire not the whole car. But there's a seat for every ass right? :d

here is a perfect example. What is the first thing your eyes are drawn too?

its a beautiful car but i find the white walls distracting. Just my opinion and schooling.
Heres one for comparison. You take in the whole car not just look at the whitewalls.


and some more examples...



and i'm only 40!!!
Save the whitewalls for your 56 cadillac!!!

i could not agree more!!!!

[QGolden]

Originally Posted by Tiny

I'. What is the first thing your eyes are drawn too?

From that perspective you bring a valid point.

They do draw your eyes away from the rest of the vehicle. For me it is part of the package, I like 'em, I put them on my Motorcycles as well, but I do understand your point completely.

[FL&WVMIKE]

I like the looks on my Roadster.
The side mount tire covers toned down the effect just enough.
MIKE

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[TerryH]

When I bought my restored Town Sedan about 6 years ago, it came with blackwalls on it, and I seriously considered changing them to whitewalls at the time. But a fellow Model A club member talked me out of it, saying to keep it original looking. I just bought new tires, and went to blackwall Goodyears. I am happy with my decision, but also feel that many Model A's certainly look nice with whitewalls, so to each, his own.............I am 68.

[Ray64]

I think they look very nice on my cars color scheme. Bought it that way

[Barney]

I have WWs on my 29 Coupe.
I like WWs on the most Prewar-Cars.
Current age 44.
greetings from Switzerland
Barney

[whirnot]

I have them on my 29 Roadster. I like them, and since it is my car, then they are correct.

Current age, just older than dirt.

[willobs]

Have Black tires and wheels on my 29 and 30 my choice Age 70

[al's28/33]

I'm 44 and my cars are 80 and 85 years old, both have black painted wire spoke rims and black firestone tires.

[jkeesey]

I have www on mine running '35 spoke wheels. They also came on the wheels. When I do buy new tires I will not run whitewalls simply because they are more expensive.