tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4323236309407113751.post9059758002664138121..comments2024-03-08T21:37:39.621-09:00Comments on Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum: Why White Tires?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4323236309407113751.post-21082337084477677622012-03-01T09:11:29.497-09:002012-03-01T09:11:29.497-09:00At first, carbon black was only put into the tread...At first, carbon black was only put into the tread, leaving the inner and outer sidewalls white. An all-black tire was more expensive since it involved more carbon black. The higher cost and sleeker look of all-black tires actually appealed to the wealthy at first; later, the preference was for bright whitewalls contrasting against a dark-colored car. The popularity of whitewalls increased through the 1930s and faded after WWII.Fountainhead Antique Auto Museumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822519042362599910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4323236309407113751.post-21996265987207223622012-02-29T12:49:32.612-09:002012-02-29T12:49:32.612-09:00Really interesting, I didn't know it! But I ha...Really interesting, I didn't know it! But I have a question... some classic cars have tires with the interior part in white, and the exterior part in black (like your 1931 Cord Cabriolet). What's the reason? The same as these old tires?<br /><br />Thank you for the answer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com