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redcoats1976 · 08-27-2020, 06:57 PM

like em but had them in the 80s and 90s on my pontiac hot rod.id go with some thing like "goodstone" if i were customizing blackwall tires,just for the hell of it.

Spec · 08-27-2020, 06:58 PM

I like them on some Camaros, and don't on others. Maybe by themselves I would ask why, if no other part on the car is modded. But with supporting mods, some of these wheel lettering look good...

Danial · 08-27-2020, 08:09 PM

Love 'em. If the kits weren't so expensive, I would have done it long ago.

joekono · 08-27-2020, 08:39 PM

I was thinking about doing this soon. They have white,yellow and red as far as I know.

mbesman · 08-27-2020, 11:05 PM

Love em..my car my style my taste. If people go out of there way to tell me they don't like them (never had it done in person) I really wouldn't care. Just like if I don't care for something on another car I don't verbally tell em. Just rude. If I like something I will tell them. Would I do it on my next set of tires. Can't lie..these were kinda difficult to put on, somewhat of a pain to upkeep, and kind of expensive so probably not again. But I love em regardless.

redcoats1976 · 08-28-2020, 04:01 PM

wonder why they ever went out of style? you would think goodyear or some such would do it as a retro thing,if people didnt like it they could face the letters inwards.

Spec · 08-28-2020, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mbesman

Love em..my car my style my taste. If people go out of there way to tell me they don't like them (never had it done in person) I really wouldn't care. Just like if I don't care for something on another car I don't verbally tell em. Just rude. If I like something I will tell them. Would I do it on my next set of tires. Can't lie..these were kinda difficult to put on, somewhat of a pain to upkeep, and kind of expensive so probably not again. But I love em regardless.

They look good on your bad ass theme!

Danial · 08-28-2020, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

wonder why they ever went out of style? you would think goodyear or some such would do it as a retro thing,if people didnt like it they could face the letters inwards.

I don't know why they went out of style but when I was 16 and went down to get liability insurance for the first time (and same year they made it the law in Oregon), I'll never forget that dour-faced old ass that came out of the Farmer's office to look at my 69 Dodge Dart GT. He did a walk-around the car with his clipboard and then with a face that looked like Hillary's after she lost the 2016 election, he frowned and muttered "Raised, white-lettered tires. Not good." And then checked off something on his sheet.

Baseball · 08-28-2020, 09:11 PM

I think it is one of the best cosmetic mods. I have a Summit White SS and I used the Tred Wear letters. Mine show the manufacturer and brand like traditional raised white letter tires. To each his own, but I love mine.

ariZona28 · 08-29-2020, 01:49 AM

Gotta agree with you Baseball, they look damn good on your SS. Sure wish tire manufactures would offer them as an option. Not ready to put them on my Z but maybe give the 2LS a little dress up.

Quicksilver2SS · 08-29-2020, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 14Black1LESS

I agree.

But it's your car so do what you want to it.

14Black1less awesome avitar that is exactly how my ex wife looked when I showed up at 3AM smelling like beer, brings back memories....

LimaCharlie · 08-29-2020, 04:00 PM

White tire letters look awesome on older muscle cars that had 14" and 15" wheels from the factory.
Modern cars with bigger wheels/low profile tires should not have white letters on the tires...but that's my opinion.

InFiD3ViL · 08-29-2020, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Baseball

I think it is one of the best cosmetic mods. I have a Summit White SS and I used the Tred Wear letters. Mine show the manufacturer and brand like traditional raised white letter tires. To each his own, but I love mine.

Yeah those look good to me, because that's exactly what they are. Raised white lettering of the tire brand/logo can look good imo.

Rock-It Man · 08-29-2020, 05:47 PM

They're about as cool as disco music.

08-27-2020, 08:39 PM	#18
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	I was thinking about doing this soon. They have white,yellow and red as far as I know. __________________

08-27-2020, 11:05 PM	#19
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	Love em..my car my style my taste. If people go out of there way to tell me they don't like them (never had it done in person) I really wouldn't care. Just like if I don't care for something on another car I don't verbally tell em. Just rude. If I like something I will tell them. Would I do it on my next set of tires. Can't lie..these were kinda difficult to put on, somewhat of a pain to upkeep, and kind of expensive so probably not again. But I love em regardless. Attached Images

08-28-2020, 09:11 PM	#23
Baseball Baseball...and Chevrolet Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Toledo Posts: 28	I think it is one of the best cosmetic mods. I have a Summit White SS and I used the Tred Wear letters. Mine show the manufacturer and brand like traditional raised white letter tires. To each his own, but I love mine. Attached Images __________________ Ecclesiastes 12:13

08-29-2020, 01:49 AM	#24
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	Gotta agree with you Baseball, they look damn good on your SS. Sure wish tire manufactures would offer them as an option. Not ready to put them on my Z but maybe give the 2LS a little dress up. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

08-29-2020, 04:00 PM	#26
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	White tire letters look awesome on older muscle cars that had 14" and 15" wheels from the factory. Modern cars with bigger wheels/low profile tires should not have white letters on the tires...but that's my opinion. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

08-27-2020, 06:57 PM	#15
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	like em but had them in the 80s and 90s on my pontiac hot rod.id go with some thing like "goodstone" if i were customizing blackwall tires,just for the hell of it.

08-27-2020, 06:58 PM	#16
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	I like them on some Camaros, and don't on others. Maybe by themselves I would ask why, if no other part on the car is modded. But with supporting mods, some of these wheel lettering look good...

08-27-2020, 08:09 PM	#17
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,128 View My Garage	Love 'em. If the kits weren't so expensive, I would have done it long ago.

08-28-2020, 04:01 PM	#20
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	wonder why they ever went out of style? you would think goodyear or some such would do it as a retro thing,if people didnt like it they could face the letters inwards.

08-29-2020, 05:47 PM	#28
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	They're about as cool as disco music.