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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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wide white wall help

I'd really like to run some wide whites but they are insanely expensive. Where have you guys found to buy these the most reasonably? Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Wayne Waldrep
I'd really like to run some wide whites but they are insanely expensive. Where have you guys found to buy these the most reasonably? Thanks!
I have found the same INSANE prices here in the central valley. But it really didn't matter where I looked - and trust me, I've looked - wide whites, especially in radial cost some chaching! $249 a piece.

Should you find them at a lower price please advise - for my next set of four... Keeping a positive outlook here Wayne.

Paul
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Ha ha, the difference between living in the US and Aus, if I found wide whites for $249 each I'd jump on them thinking that was super cheap!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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sounds like im fighting a losing battle on this one. no way I can pay $1000 for a set of tires.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Wayne Waldrep
sounds like im fighting a losing battle on this one. no way I can pay $1000 for a set of tires.
These old trucks didn't have WWs when new, anyway. Some things just are not right.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Wayne Waldrep
sounds like im fighting a losing battle on this one. no way I can pay $1000 for a set of tires.
Be glad you don't have DRWs. Mine has $1100. worth of tires on it.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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I purchased mine through Cokers. They were expensive, but l like them.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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have you considered Port-a-Walls?



i've used them with good luck, and on the right tire they fit pretty well. just don't curb check 'em......
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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These old trucks didn't have WWs when new, anyway. Some things just are not right.
HEY!!!! that almost makes me feel better...lol
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 52'F-3
have you considered Port-a-Walls?



i've used them with good luck, and on the right tire they fit pretty well. just don't curb check 'em......
Ummm....dont think i could feel good about putting anything that starts with "port-a" on a vehicle....hehe
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Hello Aussiecowboy, and others,

Yes $249 would be great, for redback radial with wide whitewall is $370 each and $70 to get four up from Sydney. All part of the joys of motoring. I want to change mine as they are cross ply, shame as they are like brand new.

Neville
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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WWW really bring out the beauty of these trucks. I got mine in a trade (set of 5 WWW bias ply tires mounted on 16" wheels with hubcaps and beauty rings). I'm not looking forward to replacing them when the time comes.


 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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Yeah they are hard to beat when it comes to looks....nice panel!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 51PanelMan
WWW really bring out the beauty of these trucks. I got mine in a trade (set of 5 WWW bias ply tires mounted on 16" wheels with hubcaps and beauty rings). I'm not looking forward to replacing them when the time comes.


PanelMan,
Those look wonderfully wonderful.
Paul
 
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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Yeah they are hard to beat when it comes to looks....nice panel!
Originally Posted by ImSoQuazy
PanelMan,
Those look wonderfully wonderful.
Paul
Thanks!

Before the WWW, I spent about $600 on a set of five Bridgestone radials thin WW. They were on 15" wheels. I barely have any miles on the radials.



The 16" wheels with WWW, hubcaps and beauty rings really bring out the truck.
 
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