![[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]](/wiki/upload/wiki.png)
| Revision as of 23:27, 3 January 2008 Ddgonzal (Talk | contribs) <- Previous diff |
Current revision ddgonzal (Talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| - | 12" whitewall [[Tires]] were "standard equipment" (n/c) on 1200s: | + | 12" whitewall [[Tires]] were "standard equipment" (n/c) on many 1200s, including all North American 1200s. |
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1301 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/1301.jpg] | + | = Overview = |
| + | {{Album|1301}} | ||
| + | Blackwalls were an option on [[PB110]] Excellent: | ||
| + | <br>{{Album|7715}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | Blackwalls were used in Australia: | ||
| + | <br>{{Album|20}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | Whitewalls in New Zealand: | ||
| + | <br>{{Album|2018}} | ||
| window sales sticker: | window sales sticker: | ||
| - | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2682 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2682.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|2682}} |
| E10's original Yokohama tire: | E10's original Yokohama tire: | ||
| - | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6277 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/6277.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|6277}} |
| ddgonzal's original Bridgestone tire | ddgonzal's original Bridgestone tire | ||
| - | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15001 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/15001.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|15001}} |
| + | = Styles = | ||
| + | Styles: | ||
| + | * Complete tires | ||
| + | * Traditional (wide stripe) whitewall | ||
| + | * Modern (narrow strip) whitewall | ||
| + | * Dual-stripe whitewall | ||
| + | * Colored walls (white, red, blue, yellow, etc) | ||
| + | |||
| + | Types | ||
| + | * groove is cut 1mm deep, then painted | ||
| + | * painted without groove | ||
| + | * faux | ||
| + | * Atlas port-a-wall inserts are inserts that can be moved from car to car when changing tyres | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Grooved Type == | ||
| + | A special machine makes a groove in the tyres, then they put special paint in the groove. Looks great, can be done to any size tyres, not just the limited sizes avaialable as new whitewalls: | ||
| + | |||
| + | [{{Post|183786}} post] | ||
| + | <br>{{PB2|q288|boostindatto||19112007.jpg}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | Some suppliers are mobile, they come to your place with their van and do it. The above is a picture of Mr. Whitewall out of Adelaide, Australia. | ||
| + | |||
| + | New tires have a thicker white section so may be more durable over the long run. They can be restained several times. | ||
| = Availability = | = Availability = | ||
| - | In Australia, "Mr. Whitewall" can convert any tire to whitewalls: | ||
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=30946&forum=1 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q288/boostindatto/19112007007.jpg] | + | == Australia == |
| + | In Australia, "Mr. Whitewall" can convert any tire to whitewalls (around $80-$150/set): | ||
| + | |||
| + | [{{Post|183786}} post] | ||
| + | <br>{{PB2|q288|boostindatto||19112007007.jpg}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | Discussion: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=30244&forum=1 White Wall Tyres] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Suppliers: | ||
| + | * http://www.antiquetyres.com.au | ||
| + | * Adelaide: Mr. Whitewall | ||
| + | * Canberra: classicredwalls@gmail.com Specialty is colors | ||
| + | * Melbourne: (Bankstown) Antique Tyre Supplies | ||
| + | * Perth: [http://datsun1200.com/userinfo.php?uid=111 kue1000] stocks all antiquetyres.com.au parts | ||
| + | * Sydney: (mobile) Whitewall King | ||
| + | * Sydney: (Canterbury) Antique Tyre Supplies | ||
| + | * Sydney: (Fairfield) Tyre Whitewalls | ||
| + | |||
| + | == United States == | ||
| + | [http://www.dbtires.com/pricelist_13_14_15_DiamondBackII_intro.htm Diamond Back Classic Radials]: | ||
| + | * 155/80R13 | ||
| + | |||
| + | [http://store.coker.com/search.php?mode=search&by_title=Y&by_shortdescr=Y&by_fulldescr=Y&substring=560/600-12 Coker Tire] | ||
| + | * 600-12 B.F.GOODRICH BIAS | ||
| + | * 145SR-12 RADIAL | ||
| + | * 15580R-13 | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Photo Index = | ||
| + | {{Album|20}} {{Album|27}} {{Album|8880}} {{Album|11759}} {{Album|11760}} {{Album|12110}} {{Album|12111}} | ||
| - | [[Category:Wheel And Tire]] | + | [[Category:Wheel And Tire]]{{End}} |
Current revision
12" whitewall Tires were "standard equipment" (n/c) on many 1200s, including all North American 1200s.
Contents |
[edit]
Overview
Blackwalls were an option on PB110 Excellent:
Blackwalls were used in Australia:
Whitewalls in New Zealand:
window sales sticker:
E10's original Yokohama tire:
ddgonzal's original Bridgestone tire
[edit]
Styles
Styles:
- Complete tires
- Traditional (wide stripe) whitewall
- Modern (narrow strip) whitewall
- Dual-stripe whitewall
- Colored walls (white, red, blue, yellow, etc)
Types
- groove is cut 1mm deep, then painted
- painted without groove
- faux
- Atlas port-a-wall inserts are inserts that can be moved from car to car when changing tyres
[edit]
Grooved Type
A special machine makes a groove in the tyres, then they put special paint in the groove. Looks great, can be done to any size tyres, not just the limited sizes avaialable as new whitewalls:
Some suppliers are mobile, they come to your place with their van and do it. The above is a picture of Mr. Whitewall out of Adelaide, Australia.
New tires have a thicker white section so may be more durable over the long run. They can be restained several times.
[edit]
Availability
[edit]
Australia
In Australia, "Mr. Whitewall" can convert any tire to whitewalls (around $80-$150/set):
Discussion: White Wall Tyres
Suppliers:
- http://www.antiquetyres.com.au
- Adelaide: Mr. Whitewall
- Canberra: classicredwalls@gmail.com Specialty is colors
- Melbourne: (Bankstown) Antique Tyre Supplies
- Perth: kue1000 stocks all antiquetyres.com.au parts
- Sydney: (mobile) Whitewall King
- Sydney: (Canterbury) Antique Tyre Supplies
- Sydney: (Fairfield) Tyre Whitewalls
[edit]
United States
Diamond Back Classic Radials: * 155/80R13
Coker Tire * 600-12 B.F.GOODRICH BIAS * 145SR-12 RADIAL * 15580R-13
[edit]
Photo Index
¤