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Mar 2, 2010 | 07:36 AM

#31

shortride

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If you like the classic look, go for the WWW's.

Mar 2, 2010 | 07:45 AM

#32

IAMSWUTIAMS

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NOT, they are PITA to keep clean

Mar 2, 2010 | 07:47 AM

#33

XL50#674

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From: Streetsboro, Oh

I say go with black walls. I kinds like the white's, but more work to keep looking nice and gives it a grandpa look IMO.

Mar 2, 2010 | 07:51 AM

#34

stro1965

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I hear all the cool guys are running WWW's.

Mar 2, 2010 | 09:58 AM

#35

Big_Al47

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTNate

WW's look good with spokes, and nothing else, IMO.

Mar 2, 2010 | 03:34 PM

#36

UncleD

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From: Southwest Missouri

I have never liked whitewalls

Mar 2, 2010 | 03:48 PM

#37

bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

I'm a huge WWW fan, especially on the setup you show in the photo. I had them for years and years on my RK. Ran them with laced spoke wheels that I bought from a friend. But what a PITA to clean, and keep looking good. Plus every time you put new tires on, it's new strips, and new tubes. I finally decided I'd rather ride than clean. Sent my wheels (very close to the ones in your photo) off to ChromeProsPlating in Corpus Christi TX, had them chromed and been running black walls ever since. BTW, $550 for both wheels chromed. This is the fourth year, and they still look great with no chipping, peeling, or cracking. Great winter project, and it only takes about 3 weeks if you send them YOUR wheels. They also have an exchange program if you don't want to be down at all. FWIW.

Last edited by bigskyhd; Mar 2, 2010 at 03:50 PM.

Mar 2, 2010 | 03:49 PM

#38

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

With that rim and paint, I'd vote for the BW...

Just me but I tend to like the WW on two tone paint bikes that has a white or very light color in them,, again Just me....

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