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Old 02-25-2014, 11:31 AM
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My apologies for the crap Photoshop work but I think it's enough to get the idea. I need new tires so question is, to go whitewall or to not go whitewall. It would be the only color on my bike besides black / chrome, so I'm thinking it doesn't look quite right. But I'm having a hard time letting it go. Your opinions are appreciated.



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Old 02-25-2014, 11:34 AM
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I like the wide white walls but they're a PITA to keep clean, plus they're more expensive. That being said, I think the WWW's are the way to go!
 
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Old 02-25-2014, 11:36 AM
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Continue with ww's. Sharp looking. Simple green and scrubbing bubbles!
 
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On your bike, I prefer the look without WWWs. I believe WWWs look better on two-tone bikes.

Now, if you decide to go with the WWWs, you must promise not to start a thread on what we use to keep the whitewalls clean.
 
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I'm not a fan of white walls, unless the bike looks like a 50s style one...like you'd see Elvis sitting on it.
 
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I like WWW's but more so with laced wheels. That being said, I had them on my RKC and come new tire time, I went with black walls. Don't know what I will do when I need new tires on my Deluxe.


 
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I normally don't like white walls, but I like them in the pic. Do it.
 
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WWW's are awesome. A pain to keep clean but when clean it adds a special "pop" to the look of the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by Redwood Road King
My apologies for the crap Photoshop work but I think it's enough to get the idea. I need new tires so question is, to go whitewall or to not go whitewall. It would be the only color on my bike besides black / chrome, so I'm thinking it doesn't look quite right. But I'm having a hard time letting it go. Your opinions are appreciated.



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Not a fan of WWW with mag wheels. I like 'em better with the spoked wheels. Gives it a retro look.
 
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Your bike looks slick with WWW, and stands out from the crowd. Just another bike with BW.
 


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