White Walled Tyres - Classic Help

[harry_lalli]

Afternoon,

Anyone on here know where I can find some white walled tyres for my W115 (1972). Using this as my wedding car provided I get it running right, and fancied the white walled look if its relatively inexpensive.

I'm happy to hear if there are any DIY methods also, paint?

Car in question is here

Thanks people,
Harry.

 

[Grahamcol]

I know of a guy in Stafford who basically paints the sidewalls white. I'll see if I can get the number of him from my mate for you.

 

[harry_lalli]

I know of a guy in Stafford who basically paints the sidewalls white. I'll see if I can get the number of him from my mate for you.

Graham, that would be brill if you can.

I wasn't even wholly serious about painting...didn't know it was possible. Look forward to a response.

Thanks,

Harry.

 

[Grahamcol]

Should have number for you shortly. My mate's white W202 looked good after being done. Unfortunately his tyres were pretty new and the white's gone a bit yellowy. I understand this can happen but the Stafford guy can go through this with you. I'll post back asap.

 

[Grahamcol]

I've got that number now and was going to pm you (as I don't think it's good to post someone's number on an open forum without permission). However, I think your post count is only 27 whereas you need 30 to be able to receive, Do you want to increase to 30 and I'll try again ?

 

[Grahamcol]

Just googled whitewall tyres and if you look at mrwhitewalls.com I think that's the guy who did my mate's car

 

[219]

I used to use Holts' Tyrewall White on mine . Sadly , I haven't seen it in shops for years though - you may find some at an autojumble if you get lucky .

Whatever you do , don't fit the white rings that sandwich between the tyre and the rim as these chafe and can eat through the sidewall .

 

[Grahamcol]

I used to use Holts' Tyrewall White on mine . Sadly , I haven't seen it in shops for years though - you may find some at an autojumble if you get lucky .

Whatever you do , don't fit the white rings that sandwich between the tyre and the rim as these chafe and can eat through the sidewall .

Good point. Prior to having it painted, my mate tried the rubber ring things and they were a complete disaster. Didn't even fit properly after a few miles !

 

[matty.13]

im sure ive seen white tyre paint in halfords before . if not i think you can get it on ebay

 

[Grahamcol]

OK Harry, just pm'd you with that number.