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StevenF

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addition of whitewalls
« on: May 04, 2018, 14:48:17 »
Some prefer whitewalls, some don't

I think that my new whitewalls make the car simply look better!
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Benz Dr.

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Re: addition of whitewalls
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2018, 15:08:25 »
Here's my take on white walls; it kind of depends on the color of the car. When you look at the car while stationary, you will see that there's a ring within the star, ring around the star, rings around those rings, and the actual tire makes another ring. At that point, I kind of think that's all the rings you need.

However, it's a personal taste ring-thing and everyone sees these rings in a different way.
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bogeyman

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Re: addition of whitewalls
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2018, 19:52:08 »
My data card says whitewalls, therefore I got whitewalls.
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Re: addition of whitewalls
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2018, 10:49:31 »
Looks great Steven! I couldn't agree more! ;)
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Re: addition of whitewalls
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2018, 21:06:26 »
No-brainer.  I'm even thinking about it for my '84 380sl

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Re: addition of whitewalls
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2018, 15:24:05 »
The whitewalls look great. 

I like the thinner white walls, as opposed to the wide ones that are one earlier cars.

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Re: addition of whitewalls
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2018, 18:46:40 »
Definitely a yes from me, just finishes it off nicely.

 

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