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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 04:27 PM
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Hey everyone...it's been a while since anyone posted a thread about whitewall tires for a 21x3.5 (or similar) wheel. My next mod will be a 21 inch spoke wheel on the front (haven't decided between 60 & 80 spoke yet). I want to get the highest quality whitewall, but want to make sure the whitewall itself doesn't look too skinny. The widest looking whitewall I've seen for a 21 inch wheel is Vee Rubber, but I'm not willing to take a chance on them after reading all the terrible reviews. Please post your pics and thoughts on the topic...what is the perfect balance between quality & looks for a whitewall?
 
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120/70-21 - Metzeler



Other companies now make this size tyre.......i'd avoid VeeRubber too.
 
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Anyone have anything new to add to this subject?
 
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I have had Metzeler and Avon (21x3.5) and the term WIDE whitewall is misleading as the whitewall is way too narrow for my liking. I will probably go blackwall if I can’t locate a true reasonably priced WIDE whitewall. I have no desire for Vee Rubber either.
 
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