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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 04:11 AM
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I know it sounds kind of stupid, but im looking for a sporty looking wheel that has white writing on the actual tire. Im not looking for a van-style wheel but a wheel that looks like the stocks only with the brand writtten on it. You dont really see it that much anymore but for some reason i like that look. Does anyone know of any tires that would fit our car nicely with that?
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:40 AM
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dont put ones with white writing on it
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 02:58 AM
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I disagree. I think that would look dirty! I love the look of a huge meaty tire with simple white writing on it. I drive a superwhite Tc and when I find the last set of OZ Racing Cup's in black I'm going to buy 55 high, 275 wide tires with white writing on them, like on an F1 car. Let us know what you find!
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i think TRD might have something not sure.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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After some research, the white writing in the tire industry is referred to OWL, for "outlined white lettering". Most of these are now on truck/suv tires. This is taken from http://www.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?ID=54434:

"Bridgestone/Firestone’s Pacsi said that the industry continues to grow in selected areas, including high performance (HP), ultra-high performance (UHP) and highway light-truck and SUV tires. He felt that mass market and cosmetic performance tires are on the decline as more HP and UHP tires are provided as original-equipment fitments, and Secondari also said that raised white letter tires are history except for the vintage-car market."
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