# Reinventing the Wheel—The Strange Saga of the Whitewall Tire
**URL:** https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/reinventing-the-wheel-the-strange-saga-of-the-whitewall-tire/1203
**Category:** Continuity
**Tags:** automobiles, tires, whitewalls
**Created:** [15 April 2022 13:30 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/reinventing-the-wheel-the-strange-saga-of-the-whitewall-tire/1203 "2022-04-15T13:30:05Z")
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### Author:  [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)
#### Post date: [15 April 2022 13:30 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/reinventing-the-wheel-the-strange-saga-of-the-whitewall-tire/1203/1 "2022-04-15T13:30:05Z")
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### Author:  [@Kevin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Kevin)
#### Post date: [16 April 2022 20:27 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/reinventing-the-wheel-the-strange-saga-of-the-whitewall-tire/1203/2 "2022-04-16T20:27:54Z")
My first car was a 73 Charger Se (3 louvers over the back seat windows) light blue with a white vinyl top . In 1980 Kelly tire had a white lettered tire . The letters said " Kelly Supper Charger" . I just had to have them. Got them in 70s wide. Thought it was the coolest thing.
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### Author:  [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)
#### Post date: [16 April 2022 20:58 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/reinventing-the-wheel-the-strange-saga-of-the-whitewall-tire/1203/3 "2022-04-16T20:58:14Z")
A related modern issue is the trend toward larger diameter wheels without increasing tire diameter, resulting in “low aspect ratio” or “low profile” tires. Less available area for a white stripe.
> **[What Are Low-Profile Tires Used For?](https://www.utires.com/articles/what-are-low-profile-tires-used-for/)**
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> Learn what low-profile tires are used for, what their main features are, and whether you should buy them. Also, find out the best brands of such tires.