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Old 16-01-2010, 11:59 PM   #31
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Cos despite the ratings, some tyres LIE
believe it or not
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Old 17-01-2010, 12:21 AM   #32
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So when I stand my 205/60r16 next to my 235/43r17 why is the 16 taller. Will get a pic on Monday. I know they are supposedly the same heght but I don't knw???
They may be a little taller, but not 30mm.

Whitewalls look good, BTW.
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Old 17-01-2010, 06:53 PM   #33
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Duuuuuuuuude....where's like the full side shot?
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Old 17-01-2010, 07:50 PM   #34
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yeah...i'm hanging for side on too
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Old 17-01-2010, 08:19 PM   #35
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yeah...i'm hanging for side on too
Yeah would be good to see , there is something about white wall tyres...I reckon its going to look pretty darn good.
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Old 17-01-2010, 08:29 PM   #36
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pimpin yo....

the whitewall pimps at it again
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Old 18-01-2010, 03:22 AM   #37
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C'mon Henri .... at least I can say "Picorban"
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Old 18-01-2010, 12:49 PM   #38
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Looks good actually, I like!
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Old 18-01-2010, 08:06 PM   #39
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side pictures yet??? haha
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Old 18-01-2010, 09:16 PM   #40
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I remember following your car back 4 years or so when I had an AU & liked it, now I'm not so sure, you've lost me!
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Old 19-01-2010, 11:03 AM   #41
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>>> Still waiting for full side-shot to decide whether he actually likes them or not...
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Old 19-01-2010, 04:07 PM   #42
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I recently stumbled across this online. Basically states that after market whitewalling is illegal in Vic. Basically it is illegal to machine the face of the tyre so that whitewalls can be appliedf. Has anyone heard of this being inforced?

Federal Register of Legislative Instruments F2007C00030 Australian Design Rule 23/00 Passenger Car Tyres

23.2.3. Labelling Requirements.
Each tyre shall be conspicuously labelled on both ‘Sidewalls’ in the case
of symmetrical tyres and at least on the outer ‘Sidewalls’ in the case of
‘Asymmetrical Tyres' with each of the following permanently moulded in
letters and figures at least 3.8 mm high and depth at least 0.25 mm if
below the background surface or 0.4 mm if above the background

23.2.3.1. tyre size designation, which includes the 'Speed Category' symbol as
determined from Table 4 either within the size designation or adjacent to
the size designation as part of the 'Service Description', and 'Tyre
Carcass Construction Symbol’ for 'Radial Ply Tyres' or 'Bias-belted
Tyres' and optionally, in the case of 'Diagonal Ply’;;

23.2.3.2. the 'Maximum Load Rating' for the tyre expressed in kilograms followed
by the word "kilograms" or the abbreviation 'kg' or the ‘Maximum Load
Rating' for the tyre expressed in pounds followed by the word “pounds"
or the abbreviation “lbs” or the 'Load Index' symbol (from Table 2)
adjacent to the size designation as part of the 'Service Description'. Tyres
shall be labelled unambiguously in respect to ‘Maximum Load Rating’ or
‘Load Index';

23.2.3.3. identification of manufacturer by:

23.2.3.3.1. Name; or

23.2.3.3.2. Brand Name and an 'Approved’ code mark;

23.2.3.4. the word "TUBELESS" if applicable;

23.2.3.5. the word "RADIAL" if applicable;

23.2.3.6. the words 'BIAS-BELTED' if applicable;

23.2.3.7. a date code consisting of 3 digit, the first 2 nominating the week of the
year and the third digit the year of manufacture on at least one ‘Sidewall’
of the tyre; and

23.2.3.8. in the case of 'Asymmetrical Tyres’, a clear indication which side of the
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Old 19-01-2010, 08:48 PM   #43
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hey sorry guys, ive been on night shift, thus sleeping thru the day. should be seeing my tyre guy tomorrow to pick up a new stockie touch wood then get them back on the car for a photo!!!

these arent scrubbing back the tyre or anything like the paint on whitewalls, thus they arent original.
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Old 22-01-2010, 12:32 PM   #44
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they see me rollin' they hatin'



215/60r16 vs. 235/45r17


you wouldnt think it had SSL's in the rear :(


and my gf doin a couple of drive bys so i could get some happy snaps


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Still not my thing, but good on you for doing something different!!!

Will it make the car stand out too much though? As in being a target for morons to vandalise??? I hope not, but the thought crossed my mind...
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Still not my thing, but good on you for doing something different!!!

Will it make the car stand out too much though? As in being a target for morons to vandalise??? I hope not, but the thought crossed my mind...
well the roof got jumped on like 3 months ago so I'm not to concerned if it gets rooted again haha
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I dunno why, but I really like it. The stockies with the chrome and whitewalls look really good in my eyes!!! Good work
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Yeah, I reckon 100% top effort. Looks wicked, super different. and totally original.
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Yeah not bad at all Henri. 5 stars for being your own person and creating your own style, far too many bogan sheep in the world of modded cars.
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and my gf doin a couple of drive bys so i could get some happy snaps



Ooooooh I am so jelous Henri! ... That looks HORNY!!!! :( :(
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reminds me of a rat rod
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I'll post up pics of my commodore after I do the same thing next week, as I have been going to for a few weeks now.
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i love it... i always thought the AU looked sweet slammed low on cop rims - i think the whitewalls help too.

nice work brother...i'm jealous
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I reckon it looks great too.
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Ooooooh I am so jelous Henri! ... That looks HORNY!!!! :( :(
I hope you're talking about his car and not his girlfriend!!!
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I hope you're talking about his car and not his girlfriend!!!
Can't it be both?

And if it's horny then H isn't doing his job properly : :

Sorry Henri, much love brother xx
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Nice effort!

So what is the go with getting white walls? Someone has to machine the side wall flat and then you apply paint? I'd love to get this done if it's legal?

Anyone ever had this done in Brisbane? (I'm in Brissie)

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Juzman, for you: http://www.redwhitewalltyres.com.au/

There are three types of whitewall tyres. A white band (thick or thin) that is from the tyre from factory. This is what I believe is the best type of whitewall, and what i'm getting on my olden holden this week.
Next is where a very, very small amount of tyre is 'faced' off the sidewall, and a white stripe put in it's place.
Then there's portawalls that henri has on his car. These are 'inserts' as such.
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