Raised White Lettering on tires - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

a6pk2go · 11-16-2008, 02:10 AM

Few questions.

1. Does anyone know if they will offer smaller rims so raised white letter tires would fit?

2. I would like to know if anyone has also heard of getting smaller rims although would like to be able to get wider rims? It seems cost savings for getting new tires would also be cheaper. It also seems like now a days there are too many BIG wheels with no sidewalls and I'm not liking those styles.

3. Off questions here.
A. What is the reason why wheels have to be higher?
B. Does this give the car more handling ability?

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 11-16-2008, 03:44 AM

White letters on tires? Are your serious? You want white lettered tires?

swifttal · 11-16-2008, 05:12 AM

You can always hit the existing sidewalls up with some white touch up paint. Doesn't take long, and you'd just have to apply it while detailing your wheels. Don't have any pics, but my friend did this to his mustang at it looked goooood

Imagine cheepo latex paint would work well also, if not better

Txturbo · 11-16-2008, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a6pk2go

Few questions.

1. Does anyone know if they will offer smaller rims so raised white letter tires would fit?

2. I would like to know if anyone has also heard of getting smaller rims although would like to be able to get wider rims? It seems cost savings for getting new tires would also be cheaper. It also seems like now a days there are too many BIG wheels with no sidewalls and I'm not liking those styles.

3. Off questions here.
A. What is the reason why wheels have to be higher?
B. Does this give the car more handling ability?

You will probably have to paint them yourself. There are some paints that work well on rubber. Lerger wheels are put on so larger brakes can be used. The size of the rotor and thickness of the calipers will dictate the smallest wheel you can use. 18" is probably the smallest size that will clear the brakes, but nobody will know for sure until cars hit the streets.

Matrix · 11-20-2008, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

White letters on tires? Are your serious? You want white lettered tires?

Actually I really like this look also! Takes all sorts!

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-20-2008, 04:41 PM

here's what you need....

just kidding....

here's what you will need.

http://www.truechoice.com/products.asp?dept=1289

1_2Many · 11-20-2008, 04:49 PM

I had raised lettering on my '74 and it looked OK, but wouldn't do that to 2010.
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Phil Oliver · 03-25-2009, 11:43 AM

I've always liked the look of white letter tires, it would be interesting to see how they would look on the new camaro.

Rogue Leader · 03-25-2009, 11:54 AM

They do sell a specific paint pen for this purpose.

I do know there are no performance all season or summer tires with white letters that would fit even 18 inch wheels , let alone the 20's that the SS has. I am not even sure if they offer White letetr in 17 inch either, its likely the largest is 15 or 16. There are definitely white letter truck tires in those sizes, but I would hope noone here would like to cruise down the road on a set of Dualer A/Ts.

juicyporkman · 09-26-2011, 09:01 PM

my camaro ss has that

Bell040 · 09-27-2011, 04:52 PM

yellow letter (Nascar style) tires would be cool

fielderLS3 · 09-27-2011, 04:58 PM

A zombie rising from the dead! RUN!!!

chvyman · 09-27-2011, 06:58 PM

harley davidson sells paint sticks to do the tire lettering. they come in three colors, I believe, red, orange, and white.

deuce189 · 09-29-2011, 01:34 PM

I think with the right tire and wheel combo including tire size and wheel offset this could look good. Give that car the Grand touring look if you are in to that sort of thing.

11-16-2008, 02:10 AM	#1
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	Raised White Lettering on tires Few questions. 1. Does anyone know if they will offer smaller rims so raised white letter tires would fit? 2. I would like to know if anyone has also heard of getting smaller rims although would like to be able to get wider rims? It seems cost savings for getting new tires would also be cheaper. It also seems like now a days there are too many BIG wheels with no sidewalls and I'm not liking those styles. 3. Off questions here. A. What is the reason why wheels have to be higher? B. Does this give the car more handling ability?

11-20-2008, 04:49 PM	#7
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	I had raised lettering on my '74 and it looked OK, but wouldn't do that to 2010. . . . __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

03-25-2009, 11:43 AM	#8
Phil Oliver Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 179	I've always liked the look of white letter tires, it would be interesting to see how they would look on the new camaro. __________________ SIM 1LT 19" polished rims. 2G1FF1EV8A9124407.

03-25-2009, 11:54 AM	#9
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	They do sell a specific paint pen for this purpose. I do know there are no performance all season or summer tires with white letters that would fit even 18 inch wheels , let alone the 20's that the SS has. I am not even sure if they offer White letetr in 17 inch either, its likely the largest is 15 or 16. There are definitely white letter truck tires in those sizes, but I would hope noone here would like to cruise down the road on a set of Dualer A/Ts. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

09-26-2011, 09:01 PM	#10
juicyporkman Drives: Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: VA Posts: 20 View My Garage	my camaro ss has that Attached Images

11-16-2008, 03:44 AM	#2
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	White letters on tires? Are your serious? You want white lettered tires?

11-16-2008, 05:12 AM	#3
swifttal Drives: '91 Z-28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 446	You can always hit the existing sidewalls up with some white touch up paint. Doesn't take long, and you'd just have to apply it while detailing your wheels. Don't have any pics, but my friend did this to his mustang at it looked goooood Imagine cheepo latex paint would work well also, if not better

09-27-2011, 04:52 PM	#11
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	yellow letter (Nascar style) tires would be cool __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

09-27-2011, 04:58 PM	#12
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	A zombie rising from the dead! RUN!!! __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

09-27-2011, 06:58 PM	#13
chvyman Drives: 2SS 45TH,gfx,blade spoiler,h grille Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leechburg PA Posts: 295 View My Garage	harley davidson sells paint sticks to do the tire lettering. they come in three colors, I believe, red, orange, and white.

09-29-2011, 01:34 PM	#14
deuce189 Drives: 2009 370Z (for sale) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 70	I think with the right tire and wheel combo including tire size and wheel offset this could look good. Give that car the Grand touring look if you are in to that sort of thing. __________________ 2002 Blaze Yellow WRX modded 290whp = Sold 2004 TR GTO stock A4 = Sold 2005 Subaru STI, Vigilant Built w/ Perrin GT3076R kit 465whp = Unfortunately Sold 2009 370Z Sport Touring = Current

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