whitewall tires

Pale-banded car circles

Whitewall tires have a decorative white stripe or band on the sidewall, contrasting with the black rubber.

Popular on American automobiles from the 1930s through the 1970s, they evoke classic cars and vintage aesthetics: a restored Cadillac with gleaming whitewall tires.

Now relatively rare, they appear mainly on classic cars and some luxury vehicles.

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G